This Is England

This Is England

7.5IMDb Score
Released:2007-04-27
Duration:101 min
Director:Shane Meadows
Actors:Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure
Production:EM Media, UK Film Council, Screen Yorkshire, Big Arty Productions, Film4 Productions

Overview:

A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

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