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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

2015-01-02 · 87 min · ★ 6.7

Romance · Comedy

Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.

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Directors
Dearbhla Walsh
Production companies
Endor Productions, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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James CordenJames CordenNarrator
Dustin HoffmanDustin HoffmanMr. Hoppy
Judi DenchJudi DenchMrs. Silver
Salo GardnerSalo GardnerMr Mavrokoukoudopolous
Lara RossiLara RossiPuppy Boy Mother
Jimmy AkingbolaJimmy AkingbolaKeen Petshop Keeper
Katie LyonsKatie LyonsPhilip's Mother
Pixie DaviesPixie DaviesRoberta
Richard CorderyRichard CorderyMr. Pringle
Pik-Sen LimPik-Sen LimMrs. Wu
Polly KempPolly KempWoman Passenger
Alexander BracqRollerblading Couple
Joseph WestPhillip
Anna CanningsAnna CanningsMrs. Court
Lisa HammondLisa HammondMrs Desmond
Emily RalphLittle Girl
Geoffrey McGivernGeoffrey McGivernShop Keeper
Leo UmehPuppy Boy
Ronnie HughesRonnie HughesTrumpeter
Jack HoneyborneJack HoneybornePianist

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