Bolan's Shoes

Bolan's Shoes is a 2023 British film, written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies, and starring Timothy Spall and Leanne Best. The film features the music of the band T. Rex. The film has a 15 September 2023 UK release date.

Synopsis

Children in an orphanage in 1970s Liverpool share a fascination with the music of glam rock band T. Rex but have their lives altered by a road traffic accident.

Cast

Timothy Spall as Jimmy
Leanne Best as Penny
Mark Lewis Jones as Geraint
Mathew Horne as Jez

Production

The film is written and directed by Ian Puleston-Davies. Produced by Terri Dwyer, Greg Barrow, and Dean Fisher for Buffalo Dragon in association with Munro Film, with Rolan Bolan, the son of Marc Bolan, as associate producer.

Music

The film features the music of the band T. Rex.

Filming

Filming took place in Liverpool and Anglesey in July 2021. Filming was completed by September 2021.

Release

The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival on 1 March 2023 and will be released in the UK on 15 September 2023.