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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.
Jan 2, 2015 · 1h 27m
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Romance
Comedy

PLOT

Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.

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CAST

James Corden
Narrator
Dustin Hoffman
Mr. Hoppy
Judi Dench
Mrs. Silver
Salo Gardner
Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous
Lara Rossi
Puppy Boy Mother
Jimmy Akingbola
Keen Petshop Keeper
Katie Lyons
Philip's Mother
Pixie Davies
Roberta
Directed by Dearbhla Walsh

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Endor Productions, BBC
Country
GB

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