Synopsis
Major James Prentis VC is a British spy of World War II and war hero who goes under the code name of "Shuttlecock". Alienated from his family and children, he ends up in a mental institution in Lisbon, Portugal.
Shuttlecock
1991 Directed by Andrew Piddington
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Alternative Titles
Entre chien et loup, Shuttlecock: Directors Cut
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Spain
San Sebastián Film Festival
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07 Apr 1993
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France
TV
06 Jan 1994
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UK
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France
07 Apr 1993
- Theatrical
Spain
19 Sep 1991
- Premiere San Sebastián Film Festival
UK
06 Jan 1994
- TV Channel 4
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I loved the “Boyhood” angle of this film and after delving into the history behind it, it made for a must watch flick for me. The interesting and romantic aspect of this film for me is the fact that it was shot in the early 90’s (which includes footage shot to appear from the 1960’s) and shelved completely when it was universally panned even by its own producers. Rediscovered in 2019, reworked with new footage and told in flashbacks, it certainly gives hope to all those shelved projects that never saw the light of day.
Excellent performances from Sir Alan Bates and Lambert Wilson, and certainly a unique presentation of the material —no matter how long it sat on the shelf