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.

Bolan's Shoes
Directed byIan Puleston-Davies
Screenplay byIan Puleston-Davies
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRichard Swingle
Edited by
  • Abi Wright
  • Chris Gill
  • Mark McKenny
Music byIan Arber
Production
companies
  • Buffalo Dragon
  • Munro Film
Release dates
  • 1 March 2023 (2023-03-01) (Cinequest Film Festival)
  • 15 September 2023 (2023-09-15) (United Kingdom)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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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.[1]

Cast

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Production

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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.[2][3]

Music

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The film features the music of the band T. Rex.[4]

Filming

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Filming took place in Liverpool and Anglesey in July 2021.[5] Filming was completed by September 2021.[6]

Release

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The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on 1 March 2023 and will be released in the UK on 15 September 2023.[7]

References

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  1. ^ McNeil, James (24 August 2023). "Film celebrating 'strength' of Scousers coming out next month". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  2. ^ Chapman, Stephen (16 July 2023). "Timothy Spall stars in Liverpool-based film Bolan's Shoes". Prific North. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Eames, Tom (16 August 2023). "Marc Bolan: New film 'Bolan's Shoes' to celebrate music of T Rex starring Timothy Spall".
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Heath, Paul (5 July 2023). "Trailer for upcoming British film 'Bolan's Shoes' with Timothy Spall". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
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