The Bespoke Overcoat (1955)
A humble clerk yearns for an overcoat, but his employer's refusal and his subsequent death lead him to return as a ghost, determined to claim the garment with the help of a tailor friend.
Director: Jack Clayton
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 37 min
Release Date: November 1, 1955
Cast
- David Kossoff - Morry
- Alfie Bass - Fender
- Alan Tilvern - Mr. Ranting
- Alf Dean - Gravedigger
- Howard Goorney - Rabbi
Screenplay
- Wolf Mankowitz (Screenplay)
- Nikolai Gogol (Short Story)
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Wolfgang Suschitzky
Editing: Stan Hawkes
Production: Remus
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
funeral, clerk, ghost, coat, clothing store, poor, short film
More Films by Director: Jack Clayton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bespoke Overcoat about?
- A humble clerk yearns for an overcoat, but his employer's refusal and his subsequent death lead him to return as a ghost, determined to claim the garment with the help of a tailor friend.
- Who directed The Bespoke Overcoat?
- The Bespoke Overcoat was directed by Jack Clayton.
- Who stars in The Bespoke Overcoat?
- The Bespoke Overcoat stars David Kossoff, Alfie Bass, Alan Tilvern, Alf Dean, Howard Goorney.
- How long is The Bespoke Overcoat?
- The Bespoke Overcoat has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
- What genre is The Bespoke Overcoat?
- The Bespoke Overcoat is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Bespoke Overcoat produced?
- The Bespoke Overcoat was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Bespoke Overcoat?
- The themes of The Bespoke Overcoat include: Reflections on Life and Death.