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Third Star

Third Star

20107.01h 32m

Overview

James and his three closest lifelong friends go on an ill-advised trip to the stunning coastal area of Barafundle Bay in West Wales. What follows is a touching and comical adventure dealing with friendship, heroism and love.

Directed by Hattie Dalton
Written by Vaughan Sivell
Produced by Vaughan Sivell, Kelly Broad
Box Office0Revenue: $15K

Top Cast

Tom Burke

Tom Burke

Davy

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

James

JJ Feild

JJ Feild

Miles

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Beachcomber

Eros Vlahos

Eros Vlahos

Angel Boy

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Adam Robertson

Bill

Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Mr.

H

Helen Griffin

Mrs.

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Ticket Seller

Nia Roberts

Nia Roberts

Chloe

Themes & Keywords

friendshipcancerwoman director

About Third Star

Third Star is a drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of friendship, cancer, woman director. Directed by Hattie Dalton, it stars Tom Burke, Benedict Cumberbatch, JJ Feild. James and his three closest lifelong friends go on an ill-advised trip to the stunning coastal area of Barafundle Bay in West Wales. What follows is a touching and comical adventure dealing with friendship, heroism and love.

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