CinemaOSMovie · 2010 · 1h 31m

The Arbor

A Documentary Re-Invented

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The lives of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and Lorraine, one of her daughters, and the community of Bradford, in the 30 years since the 18-year-old Andrea penned a play about growing up in the community titled "The Arbor".

Directed byClio Barnard

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
EN
Released
October 22, 2010
Revenue
$21,268
Studios
UK Film CouncilArtangel Media

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THE ARBOR trailer HD

THE ARBOR trailer HD

THE ARBOR - OFFICIAL UK TRAILER

THE ARBOR - OFFICIAL UK TRAILER

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Christine Bottomley

Christine Bottomley

Lisa Thompson

Manjinder Virk

Manjinder Virk

Lorraine Dunbar

Natalie Gavin

Natalie Gavin

The Girl

George Costigan

George Costigan

Jimmy 'The Wig'

Monica Dolan

Monica Dolan

Ann Hamilton

Neil Dudgeon

Neil Dudgeon

Steve Saul

Jimi Mistry

Jimi Mistry

Yousaf

Robert Emms

Robert Emms

Young David

Kate Rutter

Kate Rutter

The Mother

Danny Webb

Danny Webb

Max Stafford-Clark / The Father

Creative team
Directed by
Clio Barnard
Clio Barnard
Produced by
Tracy O'Riordan

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