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A Street Cat Named Bob
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A Street Cat Named Bob

2016-11-04 · 103 min · ★ 7.9

Family · Drama

James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.

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Directors
Roger Spottiswoode
Production companies
Iris Productions, Shooting Script Films, Prescience, Stage 6 Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Luxembourg
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,900,000

Top Cast

Luke TreadawayLuke TreadawayJames Bowen
Ruta GedmintasRuta GedmintasBetty
Joanne FroggattJoanne FroggattVal
Anthony Stewart HeadAnthony Stewart HeadNigel Bowen
Caroline GoodallCaroline GoodallMary
Beth GoddardBeth GoddardHillary
Darren EvansDarren EvansBaz
Ruth SheenRuth SheenElsie
Nina WadiaNina WadiaBus Conductress
John HenshawJohn HenshawTube Station Guard
Nadine MarshallNadine MarshallKelly
Lorraine AshbourneLorraine AshbourneLocal Housing Officer
Akbar KurthaAkbar KurthaPharmacist
Llewella GideonLlewella GideonMeter Lady
Ivana BasicIvana BasicVet Receptionist
Rob JarvisRob JarvisPeter Gruner
Sasha DickensSasha DickensFaith
Cleopatra DickensCleopatra DickensPris
Rosie EdeRosie EdeCat Lover
Tony JayawardenaTony JayawardenaTony

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