The Sickie (2006)
When events at work prove too stressful for Douglas Knott, a diligent and extremely busy office manager, he decides to throw a sickie. Unfortunately, his attempts to enjoy a day off are soon sabotaged by the insidious voice of his conscience. Literally.
Director: Rupert Jones
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: October 21, 2006
Cast
- Toby Jones - Douglas Knott
- Dominic McHale - The Voice
- David Hayler - Nick
- Martin Hyde - The Boss
- Kate Sissons - Jen
- Marion Bailey - Carol
- Caroline Loncq - Mel
- Stuart Goodwin - Besuited office worker
- Amy Head - Marlene
- Matthieu de Braconier - Rick
Screenplay
- Neil Hunter (Screenplay)
- Rupert Jones (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Tat Radcliffe
Editing: Nick Fenton
Production: The Bureau
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
day off, sickie, inner voice, short film
More Films by Director: Rupert Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sickie about?
- When events at work prove too stressful for Douglas Knott, a diligent and extremely busy office manager, he decides to throw a sickie. Unfortunately, his attempts to enjoy a day off are soon sabotaged by the insidious voice of his conscience. Literally.
- Who directed The Sickie?
- The Sickie was directed by Rupert Jones.
- Who stars in The Sickie?
- The Sickie stars Toby Jones, Dominic McHale, David Hayler, Martin Hyde, Kate Sissons, Marion Bailey.
- How long is The Sickie?
- The Sickie has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- Where was The Sickie produced?
- The Sickie was produced in United Kingdom.