The Goob
Appearance
The Goob is a 2014 British film.[1] It was made by BBC Films and directed by Guy Myhill from his own screenplay.[2]
Plot
"Goob" Taylor (Liam Walpole) is a school leaver with an abusive stepfather, trapped in rural poverty in Norfolk. He clashes with brutal stock car racer Gene Womack for his mother's attention and falls for a foreign field worker.
Cast
Awards and nominations
- Winner of the British Independent Film Award for Best Achievement in Production.
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Sienna Guillory) and Best Newcomer (Liam Walpole) at the BIFAs.
- Winner of the Golden Hitchcock Award at the Dinard Film Festival.
- Nominated for Best British Newcomer (Guy Myhill) at the BFI London Film Festival
Locations
The Goob was filmed in Norfolk, including a disused diner at Necton and stock car racing scenes at Swaffham Raceway.[3]
References
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (28 August 2014). "The Goob: putting the anger in East Anglia - Venice film festival review". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "The Goob". BBC Films. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ Russell, Sam (28 May 2015). "Norfolk-shot film The Goob gets Norwich premiere at Cinema City". EDP. Retrieved 8 August 2017.