Mr Firecul

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Mr Firecul
Directed by Jade Carmen
Written by Jade Carmen
Louis Paltnoi
Starring David Ginola
Distributed byJinx Films
Release date
  • 2004 (2004)
Running time
25 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Mr Firecul is a 2004 British short film starring footballer David Ginola.

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Synopsis

Mr Firecul is a short film about the Devil trying to re-brand himself. [1] He approaches one top public relations experts for a makeover. The only problem is he isn't dead yet. [2]

Background

Mr Firecul is an anagram of Mr Lucifer. The film was written by Jade Carmen and Louis Paltnoi. [3] The film was produced by Louis Paltnoi, and the production company was Jinx Films. Mr Firecul had its London premiere at the Odeon Covent Garden on 5 August 2004. The film was acquired for television distribution in the UK and its first broadcast premiere was in 2005. [4]

Cast

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