The Selfish Giant Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 28, 2014

The Selfish Giant

Release Date: Friday, December 20, 2013 Limited

A contemporary fable about two teenage boys who get caught up in the world of copper theft.

Director: Clio Barnard

Starring: Conner Chapman • Shaun Thomas • Sean Gilder • Lorraine Ashbourne • Ian Burfield

N/A Drama 1 hr, 31 m

3 / 5.0

43% WILL SEE 57% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film tells the story of two schoolmates in a struggling working-class community in Bradford, England: the scrappy, hyperactive Arbor (Conner Chapman) and the reserved, more mature Swifty (Shaun Thomas). To pick up some extra cash, Arbor and Swifty begin collecting scrap metal for Kitten (Sean Gilder), a shady local dealer with a penchant for racing horses. Arbor is eager to please, desiring the wealth that appears to come with Kitten's lifestyle. But it soon becomes evident that Swifty is the favored one, because of his talent with horses. As jealousy sets in, the fragile bond that holds Arbor to his closest mate begins to crumble away.

Drama

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Who stars in The Selfish Giant – Cast List

C
Conner Chapman
... Arbor
S
Shaun Thomas
... Swifty
S
Sean Gilder
... Kitten

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L
Lorraine Ashbourne
... Mary

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I
Ian Burfield
... Mick

Who is making The Selfish Giant – Crew List

A look at The Selfish Giant behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Clio Barnard last helmed Ali & Ava and The Arbor. The film's writer Clio Barnard last penned The Arbor.

Director: Clio Barnard
Screenwriter: Clio Barnard

Studio: IFC Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Selfish Giant

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2013

Completed

Changed The Selfish Giant movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 31 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Selfish Giant Trailers and Clips

The Selfish Giant

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The Selfish Giant Release Date: When was the film released?

The Selfish Giant was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 20 , 2013. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Walking with Dinosaurs, Saving Mr. Banks and Wrong Cops. As a limited release, The Selfish Giant was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.