The Sickie (2006)
When events at work prove too stressful for Douglas Knott, a diligent and extremely busy office manager, he decides to throw a sickie. Unfortunately, his attempts to enjoy a day off are soon sabotaged by the insidious voice of his conscience. Literally.
Director:
Rupert Jones
Writers:
Rupert Jones, Neil Hunter.
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Toby Jones as Douglas Knott |
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Dominic McHale as The Voice |
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David Hayler as Nick |
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Martin Hyde as The Boss |
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Kate Sissons as Jen |
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Marion Bailey as Carol |
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Caroline Loncq as Mel |
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Stuart Goodwin as Besuited office worker |
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Amy Head as Marlene |
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Matthieu de Braconier as Rick |
| Directing | Rupert Jones | Director |
| Camera | Tat Radcliffe | Director of Photography |
| Production | Matthieu de Braconier | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Beverley Chorlton | Makeup & Hair |
| Production | Patrick Holtkamp | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Nick Fenton | Editor |
| Writing | Rupert Jones | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Heather Bull | Costume Design |
| Production | Derry Wilkinson | Producer |
| Writing | Neil Hunter | Screenplay |
| Production | Patrick Johnston | Executive Producer |
| Production | Kwok Yau | Line Producer |
| Production | Sally Ann Parkman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Phil Tidy | Associate Producer |
| Art | Henrietta Thomas | Art Direction |
| Sound | Mike Prestwood Smith | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |