A Cock and Bull Story(2005)
“Because everyone loves an accurate period piece.”
Overview
Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.
Director
Michael Winterbottom
Studio
Scion Films
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Steve Coogan
as Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan
Rob Brydon
as Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon
Keeley Hawes
as Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes
Shirley Henderson
as Susannah / Shirley Henderson
Raymond Waring
as Trim
Conal Murphy
as Six-Year-Old Tristam
Joe Williams
as Nine-Year-Old Tristam
Paul Kynman
as Obadiah
Mark Tandy
as London Doctor
Dylan Moran
as Dr. Slop
Jack Shepherd
as Surgeon
David Walliams
as Parson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Scion Films • BBC Film • Baby Cow Productions
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Where can I watch A Cock and Bull Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Cock and Bull Story (2005).
What is A Cock and Bull Story about?▼
Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.
Who directed A Cock and Bull Story?▼
A Cock and Bull Story was directed by Michael Winterbottom and released in 2005. It is a comedy, history film.
How long is A Cock and Bull Story?▼
A Cock and Bull Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in A Cock and Bull Story?▼
The cast of A Cock and Bull Story includes Steve Coogan as Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon as Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes as Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes, Shirley Henderson as Susannah / Shirley Henderson, Raymond Waring as Trim and more.
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