Ersatz (1978)

Hurray for Hollywood via Chorlton-cum-Hardy. This affectionate tribute to some of the iconic characters and scenes of American cinema was crafted in the suburbs of Manchester at the studio of Cosgrove-Hall Productions.

An animated Plasticine man enacts favourite scenes from Hollywood classics.

Cast (3)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Humphrey Bogart

Rick Blaine (voice) (archive sound)

Ingrid Bergman

Ilsa Lund (voice) (archive sound)

Gene Kelly

Don Lockwood (voice) (archive sound)

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