The Film: Trumpton
Based on: Trumpton, created by Bob Bura, John Hardwick and Paquale Ferrari, with scripts by Alison Prince. Shown on the BBC from 1967
From the makers of Camberwick Green, this was a largely sedate tale of country town folk, including the local firemen, who never actually got to put out fires (too expensive to animate, y'see).
Tagline: “What evil lies at the dark hearts of Trumpton’s men?”
Starring: Willem Dafoe as Captain Flack
Synopsis: For his next round of mind-staggering shock, Lars Von Trier somehow manages to get the rights to turn Trumpton into a low-budget indie sleaze fest.
Seen from the outside, Trumpton is a shining example of small town British charm – everyone likes everyone else and they’re all ready to help out when needed.
But there’s something terribly wrong behind closed doors. Trumpton’s women are being terrorised… by their own husbands and sons. And the men of the town are being led astray by Captain Flack, the fire chief. Can Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grubb stop him before it’s too late?
Probably not. It’s Von Trier, after all.
Next: Ivor The Engine
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Joliet68
Jun 1st 2009, 14:41
Funnily enough, this has already been turned into a stage show by, of all people, Joe Pasquale. It's actually very good. http://www.bbc.co.uk/bristol/content/articles/2006/03/01/rentaghost_feature.shtml
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evs75
Jun 1st 2009, 16:55
I'm sure a few years ago that Mr. Benn was being touted around as starring John Hannah in the lead and Ben Kingsley as the shopkeeper. Whereas I don't really think John Hannah is a big enough name, still wouldn't wanna see a Yank like Carrell nab the role...keep Benn British!!!
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