Director: Garth Jennings

Writer: Garth Jennings

Kent Filming Locations: Richborough Power Station, Sandwich,

Set during a long English summer in the 80’s, two boys, Will (Bill Milner) and Lee Carter (Will Poulter) watch a pirate copy of Rambo: First Blood and set about making their own version.

Will’s religious upbringing means that he has never been allowed to watch TV, listen to music or mix with the outside world, whilst Lee is the school’s trouble maker, known for his crazy home videos. After his first film viewing Will is persuade to partake in some death defying stunts; all in the name of Lee’s next filming project.

Will’s imaginative mind is not only given the chance to flourish in the world of film making, but also called upon to to dream up elaborate schemes to keep his new friendship a secret from his family.

The disused power station at Richborough, near Sandwich, provided the perfect backdrop for the kids to perform their crazy stunts and run wild. Abandoned in the mid 90’s,  the power station is currently being demolished.

Bill Milner as Will Proudfoot in Son of Rambow © Optimum Releasing

 [Hollie Snelson]

Links

• For more information about the film visit the official Son of Ranbow (UK) site http://www.sonoframbow.co.uk/