
A Boy Called Dad
2009-06-18 · 80 min · ★ 6.0
When he becomes a father at the tender age of 14, Robbie's life quickly spirals out of control. Feeling angry and neglected by his own dad, he kick-starts a series of events that will catapult him at great speed into adulthood.
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- Directors
- Brian Percival
- Production companies
- Made Up North Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ian HartJoe
Charlene McKennaNia
Sacha ParkinsonLeanne
Louise DelamereLynda
Steve EvetsIce Cream Man
Lee TurnbullStevie
Kevin HarveyMr. Skinner
Crissy RockChip Shop Woman
Alan StocksBill the Bookie
Rhys Parry JonesRobbie's Mate
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