Friends & Crocodiles (2005)

Friends & Crocodiles (2005) poster

Paul Reynolds is a Gatsby-like figure: owner of a magnificent house, the host of great parties, and a collector of interesting people. He persuades Lizzie Thomas, a secretary at a local estate agent's, to come and work for him as his assistant, to bring some order to his chaos. He inspires her with his enthusiasm and imagination, and frustrates her with his apparent carelessness and destructiveness, which culminates in her calling the police as one of his parties is attacked by local troublemakers, seemingly with his tacit approval. But their paths are destined to cross again and again as Lizzie, with the help of some of the people that she met at Paul's house, rises through the changing landscape of corporate Britain. This is the tale of a meaningful and powerful relationship that isn't a love story; it's about those rare people who profoundly influence and shape our lives.

Director: Stephen Poliakoff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Adrian Johnston
Editing: Clare Douglas
Production: BBC, FremantleMedia North America, Talkback, Talkback Thames
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

crocodile, mentor, secretary, entrepreneur

More Films by Director: Stephen Poliakoff
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friends & Crocodiles about?
Paul Reynolds is a Gatsby-like figure: owner of a magnificent house, the host of great parties, and a collector of interesting people. He persuades Lizzie Thomas, a secretary at a local estate agent's, to come and work for him as his assistant, to bring some order to his chaos. He inspires her with his enthusiasm and imagination, and frustrates her with his apparent carelessness and destructiveness, which culminates in her calling the police as one of his parties is attacked by local troublemakers, seemingly with his tacit approval. But their paths are destined to cross again and again as Lizzie, with the help of some of the people that she met at Paul's house, rises through the changing landscape of corporate Britain. This is the tale of a meaningful and powerful relationship that isn't a love story; it's about those rare people who profoundly influence and shape our lives.
Who directed Friends & Crocodiles?
Friends & Crocodiles was directed by Stephen Poliakoff.
Who stars in Friends & Crocodiles?
Friends & Crocodiles stars Damian Lewis, Jodhi May, Robert Lindsay, Patrick Malahide, Eddie Marsan, Allan Corduner.
How long is Friends & Crocodiles?
Friends & Crocodiles has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Friends & Crocodiles?
Friends & Crocodiles is a Drama film.
Where was Friends & Crocodiles produced?
Friends & Crocodiles was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Friends & Crocodiles?
The themes of Friends & Crocodiles include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship.