A British thriller film focusing on production and release metadata.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Creative Foundation
The project originates with Belinda Bauer drafting the English screenplay. Ioan Gruffudd is cast to anchor the thriller narrative.
Key Events
Script Development — Original screenplay drafted in English
Location: United Kingdom
Lead Casting — Ioan Gruffudd selected as main actor
Location: United Kingdom
Visual Production
Filming begins with a strict colour format. Richard Greatrex establishes the cinematographic style for the genre.
Key Events
Filming Commencement — Principal photography begins in colour
Location: United Kingdom
Cinematography Setup — Richard Greatrex manages camera work
Location: United Kingdom
Technical Refinement
Editing and pacing are adjusted to meet the 96-minute target. Visual and audio elements are synchronized.
Key Events
Visual Tone Establishment — Colour grading defines thriller atmosphere
Location: United Kingdom
Runtime Finalization — Edited to precise 96-minute duration
Location: United Kingdom
Public Release
The completed thriller premieres in 2001. It distributes across UK markets to English-speaking audiences.
Key Events
Production Wrap — Filming and post-production complete
Location: United Kingdom
Theatrical Release — Film debuts in 2001 UK cinemas
Location: United Kingdom
Audience Distribution — English-language thriller reaches viewers
Location: United Kingdom
Story Breakdown
Writing Process — Original script development and language choices.
Author Selection — Belinda Bauer writes the screenplay.
Language Adaptation — Script drafted in English for UK market.
Casting Strategy — Selection of lead talent for the thriller.
Lead Actor Choice — Ioan Gruffudd cast as the protagonist.
Character Alignment — Actor matches thriller genre requirements.
Visual Execution — Cinematography and colour grading decisions.
Cinematographer Role — Richard Greatrex handles camera work.
Colour Filming — Entire production shot in colour format.
Runtime Structure — Pacing and duration management.
Duration Target — Film structured to 96 minutes.
Pacing Balance — Thriller beats distributed across runtime.
Production Team — Key crew and department coordination.
Director Oversight — Overall creative direction managed.
Department Sync — Camera, sound, and editing aligned.
Release Context — Distribution and audience reception.
Theatrical Debut — Film released in 2001 UK cinemas.
Market Positioning — Targeted at English-speaking thriller fans.
All grown up and gunning for political power in a small North Wales community, Glen Marcus and his best mate harbour a dark secret which seems to be coming back to haunt them. But can the daughter of Tina Trent, a local woman just returned from Alaska, be the same girl the two lads buried fourteen years earlier? Only local policeman Max Bracchi can solve the case with the help of a wrongly accused tramp, Tin Man.
