Whistle (2002): Cast & Plot
Whistle is a 2002 short sci-fi thriller directed by Duncan Jones, starring John Shrapnel as Paul, Dominic Mafham and Harry Ditson. It runs 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 29 min
- Director
- Duncan Jones
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Little Gang
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Whistle About?
The premise of Whistle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows the bleak after‑hours of a high‑tech hit‑man who unexpectedly becomes entangled in the life of one of his targets. His wife, fully aware of his lethal career, also serves as the ruthless liaison to his employers, stepping in when his conscience begins to falter.
Whistle Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- hitman
- high tech
- remorse
- surveillance
- target
- assassin
- assassination
- weapon
- missile
- killer
- outer space
- dry cleaners
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- biking
- video
- switzerland
- monitor
- swiss alps
- keyboard
- london england
- computer
- watching tv
- father son relationship
- cattle
- bomb
Whistle Cast & Characters
John Shrapnel leads the cast as Paul, with Dominic Mafham as Ryan and Harry Ditson as Curtis. Directed by Duncan Jones; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Duncan Jones
- John Shrapnel as Paul
- Dominic Mafham as Ryan
- Harry Ditson as Curtis
- Sarah Winman as Diana
Also Starring in Whistle
· 16 more- Charlie Hicks Michael
- Gavin Rothery Journalist
- Petter Andersson Police
- Terry Jermyn Joe
- Jonathan Hackett
- Peter Linder Journalist
- Jessica Linder Journalist
- Hideki Arichi Journalist
- Rob Greenwood Journalist
- Tim Lehner Michael's School Friend
- James Lehner Michael's School Friend
- Christer Andersson Security Officer
- Bea Trachsel Bakery Woman
- Laura Cosac
- Alex Caan
- Nicole Cosac
More from Duncan Jones
More films directed by Duncan Jones, best-rated first: Source Code, Moon, Warcraft and Mute.
Whistle Plot Summary
What happens in Whistle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Swetha, a student at SJ Arts and Science College, vanishes after being found murdered in her car on a highway, and she has not reached out since. She belongs to a circle of friends from college—Jeeva, the college magazine editor; Anjali, who is in a relationship with Jeeva; Bharath, the prankster; Vinod, the one who loves mischief; Meera, who struggles with drug use; Sharmi, Anjali’s roommate and operator at the college radio; and Maya, the radio host who has a crush on Jeeva. The campus has long circulated stories about a serial killer myth named Naga, though many dismiss it as a hoax. Yet Professor Pannerelvam remains convinced the legend is real.
Full summary
The whole story of Whistle, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Whistle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which student is the editor of the college magazine?
Cars in Whistle
6 cars on screen, including the 1999 LTI TX1 and the 1990 Mazda MX-5.
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1999 LTI TX1 Minor role -
1990 Mazda MX-5 Minor role -
1988 Ford Granada MkIII Background role -
International Harvester Scout II Background role
Whistle Also Known As
Also known as “Свист”.
- Also known as
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- Свист
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Movies Like Whistle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Whistle Blower, The Whistler and Whistle.
Whistle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Whistle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Whistle?
Whistle runs 29 minutes.
When was Whistle released?
Whistle was released on August 22, 2002.
Who directed Whistle?
Whistle was directed by Duncan Jones.
More films by Duncan Jones Who is in the cast of Whistle?
Whistle stars John Shrapnel as Paul, Dominic Mafham as Ryan and Harry Ditson as Curtis, among 20 credited actors.
Does Whistle have a post-credit scene?
No. Whistle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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