Is There Anybody There?

by on Apr.10, 2009, under 2009 films, British films, drama films, recent movies

Is Anybody There? (released at festivals as Is There Anybody There?) is a 2009 British drama film starring Michael Caine and directed by John Crowley.

It was written by Peter Harness and produced by David Heyman, Marc Turtletaub and Peter Saraf.

Premise
Edward (Bill Milner) is a ten-year-old boy who lives at an old people’s home run by his parents (David Morrissey and Anne-Marie Duff).

Surrounded by death and dying, he becomes obsessed with finding evidence for the afterlife.

He is helped in his search by Clarence (Michael Caine), an elderly magician in the early stages of dementia.

The film follows their quest and their friendship, which ultimately allows both Edward and Clarence to come to terms with their respective situations.

Directed by John Crowley
Produced by David Heyman
Written by Peter Harness

Cast
* Michael Caine as Clarence
* David Morrissey as Dad
* Anne-Marie Duff as Mum
* Bill Milner as Edward
* Leslie Phillips as Reg
* Sylvia Syms as Lilian
* Peter Vaughan as Bob
* Thelma Barlow as Ena
* Rosemary Harris as Elsie

Music by Joby Talbot
Cinematography Rob Hardy
Editing by Trevor Waite
Studio: Heyday Films, BBC Films, Big Beach
Distributed by Optimum Releasing
Release date(s)
7 September 2008 (TIFF)
17 April 2009 (US)
1 May 2009 (UK)
Running time 95 minutes
Country United Kingdom