No Holds Bard (2009)
Mocumentary honouring the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns
Comedy following the lives of five people as they prepare to vie for the 2009 Cup O'Kindness, the trophy awarded to the champion in Robert Burns poetry recital. The film captures the ups and downs of each participant's progress as the pressure intensifies, the poems are recited and the champion is crowned. Held in Alloway, the birthplace of Burns himself, this prestigious competition is the centrepiece of the annual celebrations devoted to the Bard's immortal memory. And this year it may prove memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Director: Brian Kelly
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 25, 2009
Cast
- Tony Curran - Stevie Kerr
- Laura Fraser - Sarah Rutherford
- Greg Hemphill - Robert Laughlin
- Ashley Jensen - Isobel
- Denis Lawson - Miekel
- Forbes Masson - Cronie McKay
- Katy Murphy - Sheila Buchanan
- Ford Kiernan - Cronie Cameron
- Paul Higgins - Struan Robertson
- Anneika Rose
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brian Kelly
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is No Holds Bard about?
- Comedy following the lives of five people as they prepare to vie for the 2009 Cup O'Kindness, the trophy awarded to the champion in Robert Burns poetry recital. The film captures the ups and downs of each participant's progress as the pressure intensifies, the poems are recited and the champion is crowned. Held in Alloway, the birthplace of Burns himself, this prestigious competition is the centrepiece of the annual celebrations devoted to the Bard's immortal memory. And this year it may prove memorable for all the wrong reasons.
- Who directed No Holds Bard?
- No Holds Bard was directed by Brian Kelly.
- Who stars in No Holds Bard?
- No Holds Bard stars Tony Curran, Laura Fraser, Greg Hemphill, Ashley Jensen, Denis Lawson, Forbes Masson.
- How long is No Holds Bard?
- No Holds Bard has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).