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The Firm (1989)
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- TV-14
- 1h 7min
- Drama
- 26 Feb 1989
- TV Episode
This is the story of rival "Firms" of football supporters, and how one man has a wish to team them up for the European Championships of 1988. However, when this is discussed, the opposing leaders are not happy, as they believe this is a...
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| Gary Oldman | ... |
Bex
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| Lesley Manville | ... |
Sue
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| Phil Davis | ... |
Yeti
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| Andrew Wilde | ... |
Oboe
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| Charles Lawson | ... |
Trigg
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William Vanderpuye | ... |
Aitch
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| Jay Simpson | ... |
Dominic
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| Patrick Murray | ... |
Nunk
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| Robbie Gee | ... |
Snowy
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| Terry Sue-Patt | ... |
Yusef
(as Terry Sue Patt)
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| Nick Dunning | ... |
Simon
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Nicholas Hewetson | ... |
Beef
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| Steve McFadden | ... |
Billy
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| Steve Sweeney | ... |
J.T.
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Hepburn Graham | ... |
Stu
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| Dan Hildebrand | ... |
Sully
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| Kevin Allen | ... |
Lomax
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| Roderick Smith | ... |
Cliffie
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Martin Barrass | ... |
Alan
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Stephen Petcher | ... |
Mark
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Herbert Norville | ... |
Joe
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William Hayes | ... |
Phil
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Dave Atkins | ... |
Bill
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Kim Durham | ... |
Hospital P.C.
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Stefan Escreet | ... |
Travel Agent
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Robert Hamilton | ... |
Pullen
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Phillip Joseph | ... |
Sociologist
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Debbie Killingback | ... |
Gill
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| Mark Monero | ... |
Wesley
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| Cassie Stuart | ... |
Siobhan
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Mandy Vickerman | ... |
Strippergram
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| Jo Warne | ... |
Ethel
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James Woolley | ... |
Housebuyer
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Albert Bentall | ... |
Sammy
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Susan Kyd | ... |
Mrs. Latimer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alan Clarke | ||
Written by
| Al Ashton | ... | () (as Al Hunter) |
Produced by
| David M. Thompson | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Ben Philpott | ||
| Richard Philpott | ||
| John Ward | ||
Editing by
| John Strickland | ||
Production Design by
| Rachel Heady | ||
| Christopher Robilliard | ... | (as Chris Robilliard) |
Costume Design by
| Helena Ash | ||
| Maggie Chappelhow | ||
Makeup Department
| Wendy Freeman | ... | makeup artist |
| Jan Nethercot | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Corin Campbell Hill | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Corin Campbell Hill | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Sam Stokes | ... | stand-by props |
| Sid Sutton | ... | graphic designer |
| Bob Tunnicliffe | ... | property buyer |
| Noel Cowell | ... | stand-by props (uncredited) |
| Royston Humphries | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ron Edmonds | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Col Goudie | ... | dubbing editor (as Colin Goudie) |
| Roger Long | ... | film recordist |
| Jane Merkin | ... | dubbing editor |
Visual Effects by
| Steve Lucas | ... | visual effects designer |
Stunts
| Terry Forrestal | ... | stunt arranger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Williams | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Simone Reynolds | ... | casting advisor |
Location Management
| Anthony Smith | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Richard Langridge | ... | script editor |
Additional Crew
| Charlotte Blair | ... | production assistant |
| Ken Bond | ... | armorer |
| Jane Cossey | ... | assistant floor manager |
| Simon Mather | ... | assistant floor manager |
| Jacinta Peel | ... | production associate |
| Adam Richards | ... | assistant floor manager |
| John Spencer | ... | assistant floor manager |
Production Companies
Distributors
- BFI Video (2016) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Blue Underground (2004) (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This is the story of rival "Firms" of football supporters, and how one man has a wish to team them up for the European Championships of 1988. However, when this is discussed, the opposing leaders are not happy, as they believe this is a challenge to their authority. This Film shows how football violence has progressed from pure violence to a form of organized crime, to the extent that all the leaders know each others home phone / mobile phone numbers.
Written by Darren Alexander |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Gary Oldman and Lesley Manville, who play husband and wife in this film, were married at the time. See more » |
| Goofs | The crew meet opposite King's Cross station in London before they travel to Birmingham. Euston station is the usual station for that destination. King's Cross serves the north east of England. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | That's Amore See more » |
| Quotes |
Bex Bissell:
How can I put this? [pause] Bex Bissell: I can't. [he headbutts Wes] See more » |