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The Search for John Gissing

The Search for John Gissing is a 2001 comedy film written and directed by Mike Binder, produced by Jack Binder, and starring Alan Rickman, Janeane Garofalo, and Mike Binder, set in London.[1] The film won Best Picture at the 2002 Sarasota Film Festival.

The Search for John Gissing
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Directed byMike Binder
Written byMike Binder
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySue Gibson
Edited byRoger Nygard
Music byLarry Groupé
Release date
  • 2001 (2001)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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Matthew Barnes is a young executive on the move, who finds himself a pawn in corporate in-fighting when he's sent to London to oversee a merger. He's to replace John Gissing. However Gissing gets wind of it, and makes sure that Matthew and his wife Linda, who has come to England with Matthew, have a miserable first few days there.[2]

Cast

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Response

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Not having found an appropriate distribution deal, Sunlight Productions set the film aside following its festival premieres. Shortly thereafter, an online petition was formed in a plea for the release of the film, garnering more than 3,000 signatures. Mike and Jack Binder's Sunlight Productions made the film available online.

Awards and nominations

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Awards won

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Official selection

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Releases

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This film was released on UK DVD by Simply Media 2 July 2018.

References

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  1. ^ Foundas, Scott (2001-11-15). "The Search for John Gissing". Variety. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  2. ^ Monfette, Christopher (2007-08-09). "The Search for John Gissing DVD Review". IGN. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  3. ^ "Movie Review - Search For John Gissing, The - eFilmCritic". www.efilmcritic.com. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
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