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After Thomas
After Thomas

After Thomas

A true story of extraordinary friendship

Genres

Drama

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Television film adaptation of the true story ("A Friend Like Henry" by Nuala Gardner) of a young autistic boy and his extraordinary friendship with his dog, Thomas.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

6.1/10

Release Date

26 December 2006

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Nicola Graham

Ben Miles

Ben Miles

Rob Graham

Andrew Byrne

Andrew Byrne

Kyle Graham

Sheila Hancock

Sheila Hancock

Granny Pat

Lorraine Pilkington

Lorraine Pilkington

Rachel

Duncan Preston

Duncan Preston

Grandpa Jim

Clive Mantle

Clive Mantle

John Havers

Asa Butterfield

Asa Butterfield

Andrew

Andy Pointon

Andy Pointon

Ian

Chris Larkin

Chris Larkin

Phil

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