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The Greyness of Autumn

  • 20122012
  • 14m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
13
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The Greyness of Autumn (2012)
ShortComedyDrama
The Greyness of Autumn follows the final days of the life of Danny McGuire, an ostrich living in Scotland. Danny's life is suddenly turned upside down when he loses his job and his girlfrien... Read allThe Greyness of Autumn follows the final days of the life of Danny McGuire, an ostrich living in Scotland. Danny's life is suddenly turned upside down when he loses his job and his girlfriend in the same day.The Greyness of Autumn follows the final days of the life of Danny McGuire, an ostrich living in Scotland. Danny's life is suddenly turned upside down when he loses his job and his girlfriend in the same day.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
13
YOUR RATING
    • Chris Quick
    • Andy S. McEwan
    • Chris Quick
  • Stars
    • Duncan Airlie James(voice)
    • Amy Ebbutt
    • Steven Patrick
    • Chris Quick
    • Andy S. McEwan
    • Chris Quick
  • Stars
    • Duncan Airlie James(voice)
    • Amy Ebbutt
    • Steven Patrick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    The Greyness of Autumn (2012)
    Tom Moriarty as The Posh Gentleman on the set of The Greyness of Autumn
    Steven Patrick as Mr Jenkins on the set of The Greyness of Autumn
    David R. Montgomery as the Restaurant Manager on the set of The Greyness of Autumn
    Paul Michael Egan on the set of The Greyness of Autumn
    Amy E. Watson as Katie on the set of The Greyness of Autumn

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    Duncan Airlie James
    Duncan Airlie James
    • Danny McGuire
    • (voice)
    Amy Ebbutt
    • Katie
    • (as Amy E Watson)
    Steven Patrick
    Steven Patrick
    • Mr. Jenkins
    Chris Quick
    Chris Quick
    • Nelson
    • (voice)
    Andrew O'Donnell
    • Jimmy Guinness
    Neil Francis
    Neil Francis
    • Barry
    Euan Cuthbertson
    • The Interviewer
    David Marshall
    David Marshall
    • Kyle
    David R. Montgomery
    David R. Montgomery
    • Restaurant Manager
    Dave Cullen-Wills
    Dave Cullen-Wills
    • The Mugger
    Tom Moriarty
    • Mr. Harrison
    Andy S. McEwan
    Andy S. McEwan
    • Office Worker
      • Chris Quick
      • Andy S. McEwan
      • Chris Quick
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There is no explanation for why there is a horse on the workers desk during the Jenkins office scene.
    • Goofs
      During the mugging scene, a puppeteer can be seen.
    • Quotes

      Danny McGuire: Jesus Christ, first my job now this. Do you not think my balls have been booted enought today.

    • Connections
      Followed by Autumn Never Dies (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      One Good Reason
      Performed by Alan Tennie

      Music by Alan Tennie

      Lyrics by Alan Tennie

      Produced by Alan Tennie Music

    User reviews2

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    9/10
    Finding the funny side of life
    At the start of this film I thought it was going to be another depressing reality short movie but then up jumped a goose sock puppet or maybe Danny is a duck or an ostrich not quite sure? Either way the film quickly turned from a reality check to a comedy situation mocking real life in a way I have always enjoyed probably dating back to the days I used to watch the Muppet's destroy a stage production.

    The story is about Danny living a very ordinary life in Scotland, he works in a dull call centre but hates the job with a passion. Danny lives with a puppet monkey who sits around the flat all day eating junk food and watching daytime TV, the interaction between the two characters is witty and enjoyable and you instantly warm to both even though they are both one of life's losers.

    Danny's life is detailed in the film with his story going from bad to worse but every step of the way even at his lowest points you find yourself laughing at the comments and situation he finds himself in probably because most people can relate to it.

    For a short film with a very low budget the acting/production/cinematography and directing is very good but the highlight for me is the writing, Chris and Andy are very talented guys and I look forward to seeing more of their work in the future.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 28, 2012 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
    • Production company
      • Quick Off The Mark Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 14 minutes
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