Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015)
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Dearbhla Walsh
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Composer
Tim Phillips
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Hilary Bevan Jones
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Photo James Corden
James Corden
Narrator
Photo Dustin Hoffman
Photo Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Mrs. Silver
Photo Salo Gardner
Salo Gardner
Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous
Photo Lara Rossi
Lara Rossi
Puppy Boy Mother
Photo Jimmy Akingbola
Jimmy Akingbola
Keen Petshop Keeper
Photo Katie Lyons
Katie Lyons
Philip's Mother
Photo Pixie Davies
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Short description

Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.

What's left behind the scenes

  • The film is based on the novella of the same name by Roald Dahl.
  • Esio Trot is the word 'Tortoise' spelled backwards.

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