On a Clear Day (2005)

Director:

Gaby Dellal

Writer:

Alex Rose (writer)

Release Date:

18 August 2005 (Israel)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Anything is possible.

Plot:

Frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and tackle his demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance - swimming the English Channel.

Plot Keywords:

Friendship | English Channel | Marriage | Swimming | Beach

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Peter Mullan	...	Frank
Brenda Blethyn	...	Joan
Sean McGinley	...	Eddie
Jamie Sives	...	Rob
Ron Cook	...	Norman
Benedict Wong	...	Chan
Jodhi May	...	Angela (as Johdi May & Jodhi May)
Billy Boyd	...	Danny
Anne Marie Timoney	...	Michelle
Shaun Dingwall	...	Observer
Tony Roper	...	Merv the Perv
Paul Ritter	...	Mad Bob
Andrew MacLennan	...	Andrew
James MacLennan	...	James
Irene Ann Burt	...	Vera

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some language.

Runtime:

98 min | France:105 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Australia:PG | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | France:U | Finland:K-7 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:NC-16 | UK:12A | Ireland:12A

Filming Locations:

Dover, Kent, England, UK

Company:

Baker Street

Trivia:

The toy that Rob takes away from his son at school is Thunderbird 2, based on the television series "Thunderbirds" (1965). Ron Cook played Parker in the theatrical remake Thunderbirds (2004).

Goofs:

Continuity: In the pub scene with Danny and Rob, in one shot, Danny places the glass down, and the next shot, it is back in his hand.

Quotes:

Danny Campbell: How far is it to France?
Eddie: We're in France, ya dipstick.

Soundtrack:

For he is a jolly good fellow

Great movie, highly recommend

I just saw this movie a few hours ago. I'm a university student in Utah and went up to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. My friends and I thought that On a Clear Day sounded good so we stood in line and got in. It was a great movie. Peter Mullan captures his character (Frank) perfectly. He leaves you cheering for the underdog and hoping for the impossible. Billy Boyd is, as usual, hilarious and very believable in his role as Frank's friend and former co-worker. Gabby Dellal's direction was very impressive. Her use of angles gave the audience a clear perception and her use of time and flashbacks was also brilliantly used. Overall, the film was well worth the ten bucks, hour drive and long line. Plus, it's Sundance, how can you go wrong? I hope it does well at the Festival and also hope that many more people will have the opportunity to see it.