| The Shepherd | |
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| Directed by | Iain Softley |
| Written by | Iain Softley |
| Based on | The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | John Mathieson |
| Edited by | Gareth C. Scales |
| Music by | Anne Chmelewsky |
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| Distributed by | Disney+ |
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Running time | 39 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Shepherd is a 2023 British drama short film written and directed by Iain Softley and starring Ben Radcliffe and John Travolta. Travolta serves as an executive producer of the film. It is based on Frederick Forsyth's 1975 book of the same title.[1] The film was released on Disney+ on December 1, 2023.
Premise
On Christmas Eve, a young Royal Air Force pilot, flying home across the North Sea finds himself in peril when his radio and electric power cut out, leaving him stranded and running on limited fuel. Just when it appears his luck is about to run out, a mysterious good Samaritan alters his fate.[1]
Cast
- Ben Radcliffe as Freddie
- Steven Mackintosh as F.L. Joe Marks
- John Travolta as Johnny Kavanagh
- Iwan Bond as Dashwood
- Claire Price as Mum / Jenny
- Scarlett Grace as Sally
- Simon Wilson as S.S.O
- Millie Kent as Lizzie
- Simon Lennon as Jack
- Olatunji Ayofe as Jim / Controller
Production
Principal photography occurred in Raynham Hangar Studios in West Raynham, Norfolk in April 2022.[2] In December 2022, it was announced that the film was "completed."[1]
Release
The Shepherd premiered at the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 10, 2023, and was released through Disney+ on December 1, 2023.[3][4]
References
- 1 2 3 Whittock, Jesse (5 December 2022). "'Chivalry' Producer Richard Johns Launches Argo Films With John Travolta Disney+ Short 'The Shepherd'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ Jacob, Liana (5 April 2022). "John Travolta Norfolk: Why was the Grease actor at a Morrisons in Norfolk, what is he filming and how did locals react?". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (11 October 2023). "'The Shepherd' Trailer: John Travolta Is a Mysterious RAF Rescue Pilot in Alfonso Cuarón-Produced Drama (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ "HollyShorts Film Festival Announces Lineup Packed with Projects from Eva Longoria, Tom Hanks, Queen Latifah, Tom Holland, Ben Proudfoot, Alden Ehrenreich and More". 19 July 2023.
External links
- The Shepherd on Disney+
- The Shepherd at IMDb