Shuttlecock: Sins of a Father (2020)

12/31/2020 (GB) • 1h 45m

Action, War, Drama

A hero to everyone but himself.

Overview

At the memorial for his father, WWII hero Major James Prentis (Alan Bates), John (Lambert Wilson) confesses a dark family secret to his own son Martin (David Oakes), something that he has harbored for over twenty years. A suspense drama, it explores the complex nature of heroism, betrayal, and father-son relationships. This is a reworking of the director's original 1993 film entitled simply, Shuttlecock.

Top Billed Cast

Alan Bates

Major James Prentis (archival footage)

Lambert Wilson

John Prentis

David Oakes

Martin Prentis

Kenneth Haigh

Doctor Quinn

Jill Meager

Marian Prentis

Beatrice Buchholz

Beatrice Carnot


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

secret intelligence service

secret identity

father son relationship

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