The Bespoke Overcoat 1955
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 37 minutes
- Director
- Jack Clayton
- Network
- Remus
- Where to Stream
- BFI Player
What is The Bespoke Overcoat?
The Bespoke Overcoat is a 1956 British black and white short film directed by Jack Clayton, based on a 1953 play of the same name by Wolf Mankowitz. The film falls into the drama and fantasy genres and runs for thirty-seven minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 37 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 1, 1955
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Remus
- Genres
- Drama, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 22 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~37 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Remus
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The Bespoke Overcoat is a 1956 British black and white short film directed by Jack Clayton, based on a 1953 play of the same name by Wolf Mankowitz. The film falls into the drama and fantasy genres and runs for thirty-seven minutes. The story is an adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's short story The Overcoat, with the action moved from Russia to the East End of London. The plot follows a humble clerk who yearns for an overcoat. His employer refuses to provide one, and his subsequent death leads him to return as a ghost. Determined to claim the garment, he returns with the help of a tailor friend.
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Is The Bespoke Overcoat worth watching?
The Bespoke Overcoat holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Fantasy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Bespoke Overcoat and when was it released?
The Bespoke Overcoat is a feature film with a runtime of 37 minutes. It was released in 1955. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Bespoke Overcoat?
The Bespoke Overcoat was directed by Jack Clayton.
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