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Give Them Wings

2021-11-20 · 113 min · ★ 8.5

Drama

'Give Them Wings' is based on the true story of severely disabled football fan Paul Hodgson.

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Directors
Sean Cronin
Production companies
Magnificent Films, GTW Productions, Shaking the Tree Productions, Shooting Tiger Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 238,000

Top Cast

Daniel WatsonPaul Hodgson
Toyah WillcoxToyah WillcoxAlice Hodgson
Bill FellowsBill FellowsNorman Hodgson
Jacob AndertonJacob AndertonIan Carter
Katie SheridanKatie SheridanJane
Rachel WarrenRachel WarrenKaren
Jonathan HanslerJonathan HanslerErnest Hogg
Debra StephensonDebra StephensonEthel Hogg
Bruce PayneBruce PayneDr. Markum
Sean CroninSean CroninDaniel
Tracey WilkinsonTracey WilkinsonMarion Carter
Simeon WillisSimeon WillisYoung Norman
Steve WraithSean
Helen CoverdaleHelen CoverdaleCarer
Dominic WeatherillRichard
Kris DeediganBrian Little

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