Our Boy (TV 1997)

Sonia and Woody are forced to come to terms with the loss of their only son who was killed in a hit-and-run accident and the driver did not stop. Woody's grief knows no bounds and refuses ... See full summary »

Director:

David Evans

Writer:

Tony Grounds

Stars:

Ray Winstone, Pauline Quirke, Neil Dudgeon

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ray Winstone	...	Woody Williamson
Pauline Quirke	...	Sonia Williamson
Neil Dudgeon	...	Detective Constable Spence
Philip Jackson	...	Detective Sergeant Yorke
Perry Fenwick	...	Phil
Rowena Cooper	...	Sue
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Thomas Aldridge	...	Football Boy
Scott Thompson Baker	...	Foreman
James Bannon	...	Duke
Philip Bond	...	Magistrate
Simon Bowen	...	Glen
Richard Claxton	...	Ricky
Nicola Duffett	...	Mrs. Spence
Frank Dunn	...	Pat
Annette Ekblom	...	Mrs. Drayfield

Storyline

Sonia and Woody are forced to come to terms with the loss of their only son who was killed in a hit-and-run accident and the driver did not stop. Woody's grief knows no bounds and refuses to believe that the man accused of the crime is actually responsible. Over the Christmas holidays his loss becomes unbearable and his marriage starts to crumble. However, the real culprits of the crime start to feel guilty and volunteer information about the real criminals which puts the investigating officers in a dilemma about what should be done.

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Plot Keywords:

grief | hit and run | family relationships | murder | sadness | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 1998 (UK)

Also Known As:

Warum unser Junge?

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wall to Wall Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

Our Boy is one helluva good film, a must see.

A very intense drama that shows just how strong human weakness can be. Ray Winstone plays the happy husband and proud father until 'our boy' goes missing. Then its only one road for him thats down. A great cast with Ray Winstone in particular playing with utter clarity. There is one scene that will rock you, bring the hairs on your neck up and a hankie to your eyes.I have no hesitation in giving this film a ten.

A Brit movie set in London.