Dad’s Dead (2002): Cast
Dad’s Dead is a 2002 short animated drama directed by Chris Shepherd, starring Chris Freeney as Johnno, Ian Hart and Kay D'Arcy. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Chris Shepherd
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Animate!
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dad’s Dead About?
The premise of Dad’s Dead without spoilers.
The narrator nostalgically recalls growing up in Liverpool, sharing countless pranks and adventures with his charismatic best friend Johnno, who is famed for his showmanship and quick humor. After Johnno announces his father's death, his once‑lighthearted demeanor shifts, becoming increasingly troubled and strained.
Dad’s Dead Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- liverpool
- friend
- childhood
- animal cruelty
- toy boat
- rose
- maggot
- golden retriever
- dentures
- disfigured face
- dead cat
- birthday card
+7 more Show fewer
- birthday cake
- unjust incarceration
- wrongful conviction
- innocence
- guilt
- juvenile delinquent
- arson
Dad’s Dead Cast & Characters
Chris Freeney leads the cast as Johnno, with Ian Hart as Narrator (voice) and Kay D'Arcy as Narrator's Mother. Directed by Chris Shepherd; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chris Shepherd
- Chris Freeney as Johnno
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Ian Hart as Narrator (voice) - Kay D'Arcy as Narrator's Mother
- Charlotte McDougall as Lady in Children's Book
Also Starring in Dad’s Dead
· 5 more- Dallas Messias Johnno's Mum
- Joe Robson Rutherford Boy in Children's Book
- Dave Kent Old Man
- Julie Maisey Newsreader
- Thomas Sturges-Allard Hand Artist
Dad’s Dead Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Papá está muerto” and “Papa est mort”.
- Also known as
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- Papá está muerto
- Papa est mort
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Dad’s Dead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dad’s Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dad’s Dead?
Dad’s Dead runs 7 minutes.
When was Dad’s Dead released?
Dad’s Dead was released on December 20, 2002.
Who directed Dad’s Dead?
Dad’s Dead was directed by Chris Shepherd.
More films by Chris Shepherd Who is in the cast of Dad’s Dead?
Dad’s Dead stars Chris Freeney as Johnno, Ian Hart as Narrator (voice) and Kay D'Arcy as Narrator's Mother, among 9 credited actors.
Does Dad’s Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Dad’s Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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