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Comedy drama

Short Order (2005): Cast

Short Order (2005) movie poster

Short Order is a 2005 comedy drama directed by Anthony Byrne, starring John Hurt, Vanessa Redgrave and Paul Kaye. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Short Order (2005) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Anthony Byrne
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Short Order About?

The premise of Short Order without spoilers.

Set on a quiet Parisian street after dark, Fifi Koko operates a modest short‑order diner despite her fame among chefs. Haunted by doubts that her celebrated talent can meet the weight of her reputation, she wrestles with an existential crisis, unrequited love for a friend, and a parade of eccentric nighttime visitors who offer temptation, insight and humor as she decides her future.

Short Order Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • v. redgrave and j. hurt
  • night
  • paris france
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Cast & crew

Short Order Cast & Characters

John Hurt leads the cast, with Vanessa Redgrave and Paul Kaye. Directed by Anthony Byrne; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Anthony Byrne

More films directed by Anthony Byrne, best-rated first: In Darkness, How About You..., I’m the Man and Dinner and Diatribes.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Short Order FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Short Order, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Short Order?

Short Order runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Short Order released?

Short Order was released in 2005.

Who directed Short Order?

Short Order was directed by Anthony Byrne.

More films by Anthony Byrne

Who is in the cast of Short Order?

Short Order stars John Hurt, Vanessa Redgrave and Paul Kaye, among 8 credited actors.

Does Short Order have a post-credit scene?

No. Short Order has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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