Free Spirits (2000)
This comedy, 'about being who you want to be and doing what you want to do', centres on a bar in Peckham whose customers are struggling through the hottest day of the summer. The proprietor Bandana Bob is fighting off a takeover bid from a ruthless developer, while looking out for the dilemmas of his regulars. Matty, Bob's best mate, is under pressure from Carla, his terrifyingly maternal girlfriend. Jimmy, a boxer struggling to make his comeback but thwarted by his sneaky manager, is worried about how to support his family. And Kelly, an aspiring actress with a crush on Bob, must take the plunge with a role of 'epic proportions' to overcome her shyness and show the busy landlord how she feels.
Director: Oliver Knott
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 9, 2000
Cast
- Leon Herbert - Bandana Bob
- Richard Clements - Matty
- Jimmy Flint - Jimmy
- Barry Lee-Thomas - Lionel (the Porno Vicar)
- Sally Ann Marsh - Kelly
- Johanna Stanton - Carla
- Marc Warren - Cokehead
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, peckham
More Films by Director: Oliver Knott
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free Spirits about?
- This comedy, 'about being who you want to be and doing what you want to do', centres on a bar in Peckham whose customers are struggling through the hottest day of the summer. The proprietor Bandana Bob is fighting off a takeover bid from a ruthless developer, while looking out for the dilemmas of his regulars. Matty, Bob's best mate, is under pressure from Carla, his terrifyingly maternal girlfriend. Jimmy, a boxer struggling to make his comeback but thwarted by his sneaky manager, is worried about how to support his family. And Kelly, an aspiring actress with a crush on Bob, must take the plunge with a role of 'epic proportions' to overcome her shyness and show the busy landlord how she feels.
- Who directed Free Spirits?
- Free Spirits was directed by Oliver Knott.
- Who stars in Free Spirits?
- Free Spirits stars Leon Herbert, Richard Clements, Jimmy Flint, Barry Lee-Thomas, Sally Ann Marsh, Johanna Stanton.
- How long is Free Spirits?
- Free Spirits has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- Where was Free Spirits produced?
- Free Spirits was produced in United Kingdom.