Bolan's Shoes is a 2023 British film, written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies, and starring Timothy Spall and Leanne Best. The film features the music of the band T. Rex. The film has a 15 September 2023 UK release date.
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| Directed by | Ian Puleston-Davies |
| Screenplay by | Ian Puleston-Davies |
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| Cinematography | Richard Swingle |
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| Music by | Ian Arber |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editChildren in an orphanage in 1970s Liverpool share a fascination with the music of glam rock band T. Rex but have their lives altered by a road traffic accident.[1]
Cast
edit- Timothy Spall as Jimmy
- Leanne Best as Penny
- Mark Lewis Jones as Geraint
- Mathew Horne as Jez
Production
editThe film is written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies. Produced by Terri Dwyer, Greg Barrow, and Dean Fisher for Buffalo Dragon in association with Munro Film, with Rolan Bolan, the son of Marc Bolan, as associate producer.[2][3]
Music
editThe film features the music of the band T. Rex.[4]
Filming
editFilming took place in Liverpool and Anglesey in July 2021.[5] Filming was completed by September 2021.[6]
Release
editThe film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on 1 March 2023 and will be released in the UK on 15 September 2023.[7]
References
edit- ^ McNeil, James (24 August 2023). "Film celebrating 'strength' of Scousers coming out next month". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Chapman, Stephen (16 July 2023). "Timothy Spall stars in Liverpool-based film Bolan's Shoes". Prific North. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (12 May 2023). "First-look of Timothy Spall in glam rock drama 'Bolan's Shoes' as MPX unveils Cannes slate (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Eames, Tom (16 August 2023). "Marc Bolan: New film 'Bolan's Shoes' to celebrate music of T Rex starring Timothy Spall".
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2 July 2021). "Timothy Spall, Leanne Best Commence 'Bolan's Shoes,' Featuring Music by Marc Bolan's T-Rex (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Pelley, Rich (2 September 2023). "Timothy Spall's teenage obsessions: 'For my art A-level I nailed up apples covered in pubic hair'". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Heath, Paul (5 July 2023). "Trailer for upcoming British film 'Bolan's Shoes' with Timothy Spall". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 3 September 2023.