Bert & Dickie (2012)
Going For Gold: The '48 Games
Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it - not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but also by overcoming their vast professional and personal differences.
Director: David Blair
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: July 25, 2012
Cast
- Matt Smith - Bert Bushnell
- Sam Hoare - Dickie Burnell
- Geoffrey Palmer - Charles Burnell
- Ron Cook - Albert
- James Frain - Jack Beresford
- Clive Merrison - Clement Attlee
- Alexandra Moen - Rosalind Burnell
- Douglas Hodge - Mr. Bushnell
- Sara Vickers - Margaret
- Brian Shelley - Olympic Official
Screenplay
Music: Rob Lane
Cinematography: Kieran McGuigan
Editing: Pia Di Ciaula
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Great Sacrifices
Keywords
sports, competition, olympic games
More Films by Director: David Blair
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bert & Dickie about?
- Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it - not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but also by overcoming their vast professional and personal differences.
- Who directed Bert & Dickie?
- Bert & Dickie was directed by David Blair.
- Who stars in Bert & Dickie?
- Bert & Dickie stars Matt Smith, Sam Hoare, Geoffrey Palmer, Ron Cook, James Frain, Clive Merrison.
- How long is Bert & Dickie?
- Bert & Dickie has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Bert & Dickie?
- Bert & Dickie is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Bert & Dickie produced?
- Bert & Dickie was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Bert & Dickie?
- The themes of Bert & Dickie include: Olympic Spirit and Sports, Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Great Sacrifices.