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Nil by Mouth (1997)

R  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)
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Cast

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

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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Genres:

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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Details

Country:

UK | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ne pas avaler See more »

Filming Locations:

Camberwell, London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

SE8 Group, Europa Corp. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

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

Goofs

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

Quotes

Ray: I'll fight for you... I'll fight forever... forever... I love you...
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Soundtracks

"Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"
Written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II
Performed by Kathleen Oldman See more »