Redgrave, Stamp to sing Song for Marion
Writer/director Paul Andrew Williams (London to Brighton [+see also:
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The cast includes Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave (Coriolanus [+see also:
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The film follows grumpy pensioner Arthur (Stamp) who is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion (Redgrave) to join a highly unconventional local choir. At odds with his son James (Eccleston) it is left to choir director Elizabeth (Arterton) to try and persuade Arthur that he can learn to embrace life.
Williams said, “Song for Marion is a story which is not only incredibly personal to me, but to many families and generations around the world. To see it brought to life by such an incredible and dynamic cast is not only massively exciting but also totally nerve racking!”
Producer Ken Marshall added, “With Song for Marion we have the chance to make a hilarious, joyous, yet poignant film that will hopefully move audiences to both laughter and tears. We took our time with this project as we knew we had to get the casting right to do it justice, we are thrilled with the cast we have secured and are looking forward to the start of the shoot.”
The film is a Coolmore Productions and Steel Mill Pictures production in partnership with Egoli Tossell Film and Film House Germany.
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