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London Kills Me (1991)

R 107 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   13 December 1991 (UK)
5.6
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For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which... See full summary »

Director:

Hanif Kureishi
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Justin Chadwick ...
Clint Eastwood
Steven Mackintosh ...
Muffdiver
Emer McCourt Emer McCourt ...
Sylvie
Roshan Seth ...
Dr. Bubba
Fiona Shaw ...
Headley
Brad Dourif ...
Hemingway the Restaurant Manager
Tony Haygarth ...
Burns
Stevan Rimkus Stevan Rimkus ...
Tom Tom
Eleanor David Eleanor David ...
Lily
Alun Armstrong ...
John Stone
Nick Dunning ...
Faulkner
Naveen Andrews ...
Bike
Garry Cooper ...
Mr. G.
Joseph Alessi Joseph Alessi ...
Plainclothes Policeman
David Hounslow David Hounslow ...
Plainclothes Policeman
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Storyline

For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of London's drug world by taking a job as a waiter in a 'normal' restaurant. But to do this he must come up with a "sensible pair of shoes," an item that his homeless meanderings hasn't provided him. In fact, the shoes become a symbol of his striving to break away from those, like himself, who are caught up in the tragedy of drugs and lasciviousness which is so aptly described... sometimes graphically, always realistically... in this film. Written by BOB STEBBINS <stebinsbob@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Shoes | Drugs | Waiter | Restaurant | Angel Wings  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use, language and some nudity See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

London Kills Me - levottomat jalat See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$170,667 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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