Nil by Mouth (1997)

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128 min - Drama - 6 February 1998 (USA)

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The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. Also in their family is Val and Billy's mother Janet and grandmother Kath... See full summary »

Director:

Gary Oldman

Writer:

Gary Oldman (screenplay)

Stars:

Ray Winstone, Kathy Burke and Charlie Creed-Miles

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Ray Winstone	...	Ray
	Kathy Burke	...	Valerie
	Charlie Creed-Miles	...	Billy
	Laila Morse	...	Janet
	Edna Doré	...	Kath
	Chrissie Cotterill	...	Paula
	Jon Morrison	...	Angus
	Jamie Foreman	...	Mark
	Steve Sweeney	...	Danny
	Terry Rowley	...	M.C. in Club
	Sam Miller	...	Club Comic
	Leah Fitzgerald	...	Michelle
	Gerry Bromfield	...	Drug Dealer
	Neil Maskell	...	Schmuddie
	Sid Golder	...	Old Guy in Window

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The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. Also in their family is Val and Billy's mother Janet and grandmother Kath. Billy is a drug addict and Raymond kicks him out of the house, making him live on his own. Raymond is generally a rough and even violent person, and that leads to problems in the life of the family. Written by Gustaf Molin <gustaf.molin@usa.net>

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Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic drug use, non-stop strong language, brutal domestic violence and some nudity See all certifications »

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UK | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 February 1998 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Ne pas avaler See more »

Filming Locations:

Camberwell, London, England, UK See more »

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Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

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SE8 Group, Europa Corp. See more »

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Runtime:

128 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS

Color:

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Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Gary Oldman dedicated this movie "to my father". See more »

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Boom mic visible: A boom mic is visible in the supermarket parking lot. See more »

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Danny: You want it? You want it with me?
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Referenced in "Conan: Seven Salads for Seven Brothers Who Are Sexually Attracted to Salads (#1.62)" (2011) See more »

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"Little Sheila"
Written by Laurel Aiken and Gil Cang
Performed by NLH with Spike 'T' and Saunders See more »

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