Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story

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Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story
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R,1hr 34min
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January 27, 2006
Distributor:
Picturehouse
Synopsis: A group of actors and filmmakers set out to adapt an "unfilmable" classic novel -- but find that their own petty concerns get in the way -- in this satirical comedy. Laurence Sterne's 18th century novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman told the story of its priggish title character from the moment of conception onward, with a bevy of digressions, distractions, and unfinished anecdotes. In adapting the work for the screen, director Michael Winterbottom chose to stay true to its ... Full Synopsis
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Metascore
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80
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Tristram Shandy, Tristram Shandy/Walter Shandy/Himself
Toby Shandy/Rob Brydon
Corporal Trim
Dr. Slop/Dylan Moran
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