Orphans [videorecording]
2011
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Peter Mullan writes and directs this black comedy set in Glasgow. On the eve of their mother's funeral, three brothers and their sister gather in a pub to discuss preparations. The eldest, Thomas (Gary Lewis), is singing a tribute to her when local youth Duncan (Malcolm Shields) starts laughing. Thomas' brother Michael (Douglas Henshall) attacks the boy and is stabbed in the subsequent melee. Vowing revenge, John (Stephen McCole), the third brother, goes in search of a gun. The events set in motion by the stabbing escalate as the family tries to cope with their anger and impotence in the face of death.
Main title:
Orphans [videorecording] / producer, Frances Higson.
Author:
Mullan, Peter, directorArmstrong, Craig, 1959-, composer (expression)Henshall, Douglas, 1965-, actorLewis, Gary, 1958-, actorMcCole, Stephen, actor
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : Park Circus, 2011.
Collation:
1 DVD (98 min.) : colour
Notes:
Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus.Made in 1998.DVDN.
Credits:
Credits: director, Peter Mullan; writer, Peter Mullan; music, Craig Armstrong; cinematographer, Grant Cameron.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Stephen McCole, Rosemarie Stevenson, Frank Gallagher, Alex Norton, David Anderson, Deirdre Davis, Maureen Carr, Eric Barlow, Ann Wilson.
Audience:
BBFC code: 18.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
227097
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