CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 38m · PG-13

On a Clear Day

Anything is possible

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After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, Frank Redmond, a no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man, suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, he is without a job or a sense of direction, and he's too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates - rascally Danny, timid Norman and cynical Eddie - are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone. An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan and all-but-estranged son Rob, Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible - swimming the English Channel.

Directed byGaby Dellal

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
EN
Released
August 18, 2005
Revenue
$878,122
Studios
The Glasgow Film FundBaker StreetForthcoming Productions

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
On a Clear Day | Official Trailer | 2006

On a Clear Day | Official Trailer | 2006

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Frank

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Joan

Sean McGinley

Sean McGinley

Eddie

Jamie Sives

Jamie Sives

Rob

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

Danny

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Norman

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Angela

Benedict Wong

Benedict Wong

Chan

Shaun Dingwall

Shaun Dingwall

Observer

Paul Ritter

Paul Ritter

Mad Bob

Creative team
Directed by
Gaby Dellal
Gaby Dellal
Written by
Alex Rose
Produced by
Dorothy Berwin
Martha Coleman

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