One Chance (2013) - Turner Classic Movies

Brief Synopsis

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This is the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night. Paul became an instant YouTube phenomenon after being chosen by Simon Cowell for "Britain's Got Talent." Wowing audiences worldwide with his phenomenal voice,

Cast & Crew

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David Frankel

James Corden

Julie Walters

Colm Meaney

Mackenzie Crook

Alexandra Roach

Film Details

Also Known As

Apenas Uma Chance, Masz talent!, Mi gran oportunidad, One Chance - Einmal im Leben, One Chance - La grande occasione, Paul Potts, Un Incroyable talent, Untitled Paramount Pictures/Paul Potts Project, hang ereje, A, incroyable talent, ?ivotná ?anca

MPAA Rating

Genre

Biography

Comedy

Drama

Music

Release Date

2013

Production Company

Marv Films ; Primary Wave Entertainment ; The Weinstein Company ; Weston Pictures

Distribution Company

ENTERTAINMENT ONE/LES FILMS S+VILLE/THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY; Ascot Elite Entertainment Group ; Bim Distribuzione ; Bontonfilm ; Cines Unidos ; Concorde Filmverleih Gmbh ; Diamond Films ; Entertainment Film Distributors, Ltd. ; Entertainment One ; Entertainment One ; Entertainment One Features ; Filmladen Gmbh ; Forum ; Forum Film (Poland) ; Forum Film (Romania) ; Fórum Hungary Filmforgalmazó Kft. ; Golden Village ; Italian International Film Srl Production ; Les Films Séville ; Les Films Séville ; SF Studios ; Sf Norge ; Ster-Kinekor ; The Weinstein Company ; Village Roadshow Limited ; Volgafilm, Inc. ; Wild Bunch

Location

England, United Kingdom; Italy

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 43m

Synopsis

This is the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night. Paul became an instant YouTube phenomenon after being chosen by Simon Cowell for "Britain's Got Talent." Wowing audiences worldwide with his phenomenal voice, Paul went on to win the talent competition and the hearts of millions.

Director

David Frankel

Cast

James Corden

Julie Walters

Colm Meaney

Mackenzie Crook

Alexandra Roach

Jemima Rooper

Valeria Bilello

Crew

Jack Antonoff

Florian Ballhaus

Director Of Photography

Becky Bentham

Music Supervisor

Christine Blundell

Makeup Designer

Phil Booth

Assistant Director

Wendy Greene Bricmont

Martin Childs

Production Designer

Simon Cowell

Elaine Grainger

Casting Director

Jane Hooks

Dan Hubbard

Casting Director

Colleen Kelsall

Costume Designer

Jennifer Malloy

Studio Executive

Michael J. Menchel

Tarquin Park

Executive Producer

Theodore Shapiro

Taylor Swift

Lucinda Syson

Casting Director

Kris Thykier

Matthew Vaughn

Executive Producer

Bob Weinstein

Executive Producer

Harvey Weinstein

Executive Producer

Brad Weston

Steve Whitney

Executive Producer

Steve Whitney

Justin Zackham

Film Details

Also Known As

Apenas Uma Chance, Masz talent!, Mi gran oportunidad, One Chance - Einmal im Leben, One Chance - La grande occasione, Paul Potts, Un Incroyable talent, Untitled Paramount Pictures/Paul Potts Project, hang ereje, A, incroyable talent, ?ivotná ?anca

MPAA Rating

Genre

Biography

Comedy

Drama

Music

Release Date

2013

Production Company

Marv Films ; Primary Wave Entertainment ; The Weinstein Company ; Weston Pictures

Distribution Company

ENTERTAINMENT ONE/LES FILMS S+VILLE/THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY; Ascot Elite Entertainment Group ; Bim Distribuzione ; Bontonfilm ; Cines Unidos ; Concorde Filmverleih Gmbh ; Diamond Films ; Entertainment Film Distributors, Ltd. ; Entertainment One ; Entertainment One ; Entertainment One Features ; Filmladen Gmbh ; Forum ; Forum Film (Poland) ; Forum Film (Romania) ; Fórum Hungary Filmforgalmazó Kft. ; Golden Village ; Italian International Film Srl Production ; Les Films Séville ; Les Films Séville ; SF Studios ; Sf Norge ; Ster-Kinekor ; The Weinstein Company ; Village Roadshow Limited ; Volgafilm, Inc. ; Wild Bunch

Location

England, United Kingdom; Italy

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 43m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States October 10, 2014

Released in United States on Digital Fall 2014

Released in United States 2013

Due to his schedule Simon Cowell is no longer attached to produce, but has given the project his full support and blessing.

Released in United States 2014

Limited Release in United States October 10, 2014

Released in United States on Digital Fall 2014

Katy Perry was previously mentioned to co-star.

Released in United States 2013 (Special Presentation)

Released in United States 2014 (Special Presentations)

Project will stream on Yahoo Screen 10 days prior to its domestic theatrical release in fall 2014.

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