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| Directed by | Ian Puleston-Davies |
| Screenplay by | Ian Puleston-Davies |
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| Cinematography | Richard Swingle |
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| Music by | Ian Arber |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Bolan's Shoes is a 2023 British film, written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies, and starring Timothy Spall and Leanne Best. The film features the music of the band T. Rex. The film has a 15 September 2023 UK release date.
Synopsis
Children in an orphanage in 1970s Liverpool share a fascination with the music of glam rock band T. Rex but have their lives altered by a road traffic accident.
Cast
- Timothy Spall as Jimmy
- Leanne Best as Penny
- Mark Lewis Jones as Geraint
- Mathew Horne as Jez
Production
The film is written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies. Produced by Terri Dwyer, Greg Barrow, and Dean Fisher for Buffalo Dragon in association with Munro Film, with Rolan Bolan, the son of Marc Bolan, as associate producer.
Music
The film features the music of the band T. Rex.
Filming
Filming took place in Liverpool and Anglesey in July 2021. Filming was completed by September 2021.
Release
The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on 1 March 2023 and will be released in the UK on 15 September 2023.
References
- McNeil, James (24 August 2023). "Film celebrating 'strength' of Scousers coming out next month". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- Chapman, Stephen (16 July 2023). "Timothy Spall stars in Liverpool-based film Bolan's Shoes". Prific North. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- Kay, Jeremy (12 May 2023). "First-look of Timothy Spall in glam rock drama 'Bolan's Shoes' as MPX unveils Cannes slate (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- Eames, Tom (16 August 2023). "Marc Bolan: New film 'Bolan's Shoes' to celebrate music of T Rex starring Timothy Spall".
- Ramachandran, Naman (2 July 2021). "Timothy Spall, Leanne Best Commence 'Bolan's Shoes,' Featuring Music by Marc Bolan's T-Rex (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- Pelley, Rich (2 September 2023). "Timothy Spall's teenage obsessions: 'For my art A-level I nailed up apples covered in pubic hair'". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- Heath, Paul (5 July 2023). "Trailer for upcoming British film 'Bolan's Shoes' with Timothy Spall". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 3 September 2023.