Hogfather (2007)
Hogfather is a 2007 fantasy movie directed by Vadim Jean, with a running time of 3h 5m. It stars David Jason, Marc Warren and Michelle Dockery.
It's the night before Hogswatch, usually a time of joy on Discworld, but there are suspicious going-on and the criminal underworld is abuzz. The beloved Hogfather - the jolly bearer of glee and pork-related gifts for children everywhere - has vanished. Suddenly, Discworld's entire mythical system is under threat. The fate of this magical time rests in the hands of a very motley group: A band of wizards headed up by a mystical university president named Mustrum Ridcully (Joss Ackland), a loyal manservant called Albert (David Jason), a level-headed governess called Susan Sto Heilt (Michelle Dockery), and her grandfather, who happens to be - Death (Marnix van den Broeke).
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What is Hogfather about?
It's the night before Hogswatch, usually a time of joy on Discworld, but there are suspicious going-on and the criminal underworld is abuzz. The beloved Hogfather - the jolly bearer of glee and pork-related gifts for children everywhere - has vanished. Suddenly, Discworld's entire mythical system is under threat. The fate of this magical time rests in the hands of a very motley group: A band of wizards headed up by a mystical university president named Mustrum Ridcully (Joss Ackland), a loyal manservant called Albert (David Jason), a level-headed governess called Susan Sto Heilt (Michelle Dockery), and her grandfather, who happens to be - Death (Marnix van den Broeke).
When was Hogfather released?
Hogfather was released on 12 October 2007.
How long is Hogfather?
Hogfather runs 3h 5m.
Who made Hogfather?
Hogfather was directed by Vadim Jean.
Cast
- David Jason as Albert
- Marc Warren as Teatime
- Michelle Dockery as Susan
- David Warner as Lord Downey
- Tony Robinson as Vernon Crumley
- Nigel Planer as Mr. Sideney
- Peter Guinness as Medium Dave
- Stephen Marcus as Banjo
- Craig Conway as Chickenwire
- Rhodri Meilir as Bilious
- Sinéad Matthews as Violet
- Ian Richardson as Death
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