A Boy Called Dad(2009)
"All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son..."
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Brian Percival
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Cast
Kyle Ward
Robbie
Ian Hart
Joe
Charlene McKenna
Nia
Sacha Parkinson
Leanne
Louise Delamere
Lynda
Steve Evets
Ice Cream Man
Lee Turnbull
Stevie
Kevin Harvey
Mr. Skinner
Crissy Rock
Chip Shop Woman
Sam Webb
Young Robbie
Sienna Jones
Newborn Baby Elliot
Millie Wortley
Elliot
Faith Wortley
Elliot
Joel Robinson
Elliot
Alan Stocks
Bill the Bookie
Rhys Parry Jones
Robbie's Mate
Edward Miller
Robbie's Mate
Cieran Walmsley
Robbie's Mate
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When did A Boy Called Dad come out?+
A Boy Called Dad was released in 2009.
How long is A Boy Called Dad?+
A Boy Called Dad runs for 80 minutes (1 hour and 20 minutes).
Who directed A Boy Called Dad?+
A Boy Called Dad was directed by Brian Percival.
Who stars in A Boy Called Dad?+
A Boy Called Dad stars Kyle Ward, Ian Hart, Charlene McKenna, Sacha Parkinson and Louise Delamere.
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