12 hostages. 24 hours. 1 Partridge.
When famous DJ Alan Partridge’s radio station is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a chain of events which see Alan having to work with the police to defuse a potentially violent siege.
Martin Finch
The film's tagline is: "12 hostages. 24 hours. 1 Partridge."
With a budget of $4.0M, the film grossed $9.8M — a profit of $5.8M (145% ROI).
The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).
It was a co-production between: France, United Kingdom.
The film was directed by Declan Lowney.
The screenplay was written by Peter Baynham and Steve Coogan.
The score was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.
Cinematography was handled by Ben Smithard.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0469021.
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Good
493 votes
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Released
PG-13
English
France, United Kingdom
$4,000,000
$9,800,000
