How a Kite Flies (2017)
Overview
Sir Ian McKellen voices an alcoholic kite. A down-and-out who prefers to hang around his dingy local strip joint rather than get out into the blue sky. But when memories of happier times come back to haunt him, he decides to take action and try one last flight.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.139 |
Directed By
Ben Gough
Crew
Ben Gough
Ben Gough
Jemilah Findlay
Chris Wilson
Nick Milligan
Dave Bradshaw
Holly Greig
Oliver James Hymans
Cheryl Payne
Jordan Heron
Billy Askew
Ray Miller-Davis
Nick Way
Emin Atilgan
Mark Gee
Darran Bragg
Calum Leckie
Dion Thomas
Lauren Cooper
Nicole Robson
Tina Moll
TOP CAST
Ian McKellen
Mr. Kite (voice)
Marion Burge
Barmaid
Lily Lowe-Myers
Mum
Marat Khairoullin
Homeless Man
Marlow Gough
Sebastian
Austin Hardiman
Barfly
Robyn Cooper
Hostess
Nick Halilaj
Doorman
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