Gabriel & Me (Original title)Jimmy Spud (Working title)Gabriel and Me (Help search title)
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 02 November 2001 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Udayan Prasad
Synopsis: Fantasy drama set in Newcastle on Tyne. Jimmy, an eleven-year-old boy, is determined to become an angel and help his family.
Genre: Fantasy
Subjects: Angels, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Palliative care
Releases
Date: 02 November 2001Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 86 mins 56 secs - Length: 7844 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 27 Aug 2001 Page: 24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n12 December 2001 Pages: 49-50
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1320 17 Aug 2001 Page: 36
Title: Too much effort and not enough light.Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v55th 2001 Page: 89
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v55th 2001: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes production/distribution/sales contacts.
In: Empire n150 December 2001 Page: 125
Title: [Empire - n150 December 2001: no known title]Author: FREER, Ian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v363 n13 30 May 2000 Page: 69
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1263 16 Jun 2000 Page: 14
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2000BFI identifier: N-95485
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Betacam SPBFI identifier: C-1148092
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2000BFI identifier: C-1126886
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2000BFI identifier: N-95485
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 02 November 2001 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Udayan Prasad
Synopsis: Fantasy drama set in Newcastle on Tyne. Jimmy, an eleven-year-old boy, is determined to become an angel and help his family.
Genre: Fantasy
Subjects: Angels, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Palliative care
Releases
Date: 02 November 2001Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 86 mins 56 secs - Length: 7844 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Credits
(94)
©: Samuelson Productions, Production Company: Samuelson Productions, Presented in association with: FilmFour, Presented in association with: Film Council, The Isle of Man Film Commission, Presented by: The Film Consortium, With the participation of: British Screen, Supported by: National Lottery through the Film Council, Produced with financial assistance of: Northern Arts, [International sales]: The Sales Company, Executive Producer: Chris Bould, Executive Producer: Ellen Bronfman, Executive Producer: Andrew Hauptman, Developed with the assistance of: British Screen Finance, Developed with the support of: MEDIA, Produced with financial assistance of: Northern Production Fund, Part-financed by: European Union, In association with: Film Production (London) Partners, Producer: Marc Samuelson, Producer: Peter Samuelson, Line Producer: Miara Martell, Associate Producer: Rachel Cuperman, Production Associate (Newcastle Unit): Paul Moody, Unit Manager: Ted Ladlow, Unit Manager (Newcastle Unit): Glenn Hepburn, Production Manager (Newcastle Unit): Agnieszka Moody, Production Co-ordinator: Tessa Beazley, Location Manager: Jane Soans, Location Manager (Newcastle Unit): Simon King, Location Manager (Isle of Man Unit): Claire McBride, Assistant Director (1st): Martin Harrison, Assistant Director (2nd): Beni Turkson, Assistant Director (3rd): Joanna Crow, Assistant Director (Additional 3rd): Chris Stoaling, Script Supervisor: Kathy Hughes, Casting (Director): Sarah Bird, Casting (Child): Pippa Hall, Screenplay: Lee Hall, Script Consultant: Sally Griffiths, Based on the radio play by: Lee Hall, Director of Photography: Alan Almond, Underwater Cameraman (Underwater Unit): Mark Silk, Aerial Photography: Flight Logistics, Camera Operator (Aerial Photography U): Adam Dale, Wescam Technician: Glyn Williams, Digital Effects: The Moving Picture Company, Digital Effects (Additional): General Screen Enterprises, Special Effects: Any Effects, Wireman: John Weller, Graphic Designer: Helen Kutas, Editor: Barrie Vince, 2nd Editor: Jon Hammond, Production Designer: Andy Harris, Art Director: Eddy Andres, Art Director (Stand-by): Suzanne Field, Draughtsman: Steve Campbell, Scenic Artist: James Hunt, Angel Sculptor: Andrew Holder, Costume Designer: Mary-Jane Reyner, Angel Costume Maker: Michele Carragher, Costume Department Angel: Margie Fortune, Costumes: The Costume Department, Wardrobe Supervisor: Jo Wright, Make-up/Hair Design: Penny Smith, Make-up Artist: Julia Wilson, Additional Make-up: Felicity Wright, Title Design: Tom Hingston Studio, Titles/Opticals: Cine Image, Composer: Stephen Warbeck, Music Supervisor: Roz Colls, Choral Co-ordinator: Jenny O'Grady, Music Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Music Editor: Graham Sutton, Music Recorder/Mixer: Steve Parr, Hear No Evil Studios (London), Music Consultant: David Rubinson, Production Sound Mixer: Albert Bailey, Sound Re-recording: David Old, Supervising Sound Editor: Nick Adams, Dialogue Editor: Gordon Brown, Dialogue Editor (Additional): Jason Canovas, ADR Mixer: Peter Gleaves, ADR Mixer: Terry Isted, Foley Artist: Dado Dzihan, Foley Artist: Zlatko Ivanisevic, Foley Recordist: Rob Blaze, Foley Editor: Paul Wrightson, Stunt Co-ordinator: Andreas Petrides, Stunt Performer: Lenny Woodcock, Diving Supervisor (Underwater Unit): Doug Green, Divers/Safety Boats: Northern Professionals, Animals: A1 Animals, Pilot (Aerial Photography Unit): David Arkell
Cast
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Sonia Slany (Musician (Monochord)), Iain Glen (Dad), John Parricelli (Musician (Guitars)), David Bradley (granddad), Dermot Crehan (Musician (Violin)), Sean Landless (Jimmy Spud), Nick Cooper (Musician (Cello)), Rosie Rowell (Mam), Steve Watts (Musician (Double Bass/Bass Guitar)), Billy Connolly (Archangel Gabriel), Paul Clarvis (Musician (Percussion)), Ian Cullen (Ridley), Andy Findon (Musician (Alto Flute/Bass Flute)), Sean Foley (Fat Sam), John Eacott (Musician (Trumpet)), Trevor Fox (Mr Ellison), Metro Voices (Female Vocals), Bridie Hales (Bridie), Michaela Haslan, Nicky Hayer (Nicky), Rachel Weston, Jacqueline King (Mrs Peacock), Miriam Stockley, Dominic Mchale (geography teacher), Heather Cairncross, Andy Mulligan (Harold), Catherine Bott, Mark Ross (Sproat), Karen Woodhouse, Jordan Routledge (scout), Sarah Eyden (Metro Voices), Guy Thorpe Beeston (doctor), Jenny O'Grady (Female Vocal)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(8)
In: Sight and Sound v12 n11 November 2002 Page: 63Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 27 Aug 2001 Page: 24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n12 December 2001 Pages: 49-50
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1320 17 Aug 2001 Page: 36
Title: Too much effort and not enough light.Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v55th 2001 Page: 89
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v55th 2001: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes production/distribution/sales contacts.
In: Empire n150 December 2001 Page: 125
Title: [Empire - n150 December 2001: no known title]Author: FREER, Ian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v363 n13 30 May 2000 Page: 69
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1263 16 Jun 2000 Page: 14
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2000BFI identifier: N-95485
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Betacam SPBFI identifier: C-1148092
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2000BFI identifier: C-1126886
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2000BFI identifier: N-95485
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)