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Release Date:
January 1, 2018
Original Title:
Grandpa's Great Escape
Alternate Titles:
Farfar på rymmen
Genres:
Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family
Production Companies:
BBC Film
King Bert Productions
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: PG
Runtime: 64
Many years ago, Grandpa was a World War II flying ace, but sadly he is now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. When his family can no longer look after him, he is moved to Twilight Towers, an old people's home. It soon becomes clear that Miss Dandy is running Twilight Towers for her own ulterior motives, and it is up to Grandpa and grandson Jack to make a daring escape. Failure could have the direst of consequences, but success will give Grandpa a final chance to relive his past and take to the sky once again in his beloved Spitfire.
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Adaptation:
Kevin Cecil
Art Direction:
Suzanne Field
Assistant Editor:
Amy Swan
Camera Operator:
Alan Maxwell
Chaperone:
Karie-Ann Robinson
Costume Supervisor:
Cathy Prior
Director:
Elliot Hegarty
Director of Photography:
Richard Mott
Editor:
Peter Oliver
Foley Editor:
Gwilym Perry
Gaffer:
Dave Thom
Lighting Technician:
Conor Mackenzie
Makeup Department Head:
Jacqui Mallett
Makeup Designer:
Jacqui Mallett
Makeup Supervisor:
Julie Dorrat-Keenan
Music Supervisor:
Matt Biffa
Original Story:
David Walliams
Production Coordinator:
Francesca Falchi-Pereira
Production Design:
Iain McDonald
Script Supervisor:
Lucy Enfield
Special Effects Makeup Artist:
Chris Lyons
Steadicam Operator:
Martin Newstead
Stunts:
Chris Pollard
Andy Merchant
Visual Effects Supervisor:
Tim Zaccheo
Writer:
David Walliams
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