Diary of a Bad Lad (2007)

Director:

Michael Booth

Writer:

Jonathan Williams (screenplay)

Genre:

Crime

Plot:

Frustrated filmmaker, Barry Lick, sets out to attempt to make a documentary about a local businessman who he believes is involved in property rackets, prostitution, pornography and the importation of large quantities of recreational drugs.

Cast

Joe O'Byrne	...	Tommy Morghen
Paul Birtwistle	...	Birty
Donna Henry	...	Joanne Miller
Roxanne Gregory	...	Roxy
Clive Bonelle	...	Richard
James Foster	...	Simon Huxley
Jonathan Williams	...	Barry Lick
Tim Paley	...	Frank
Chris Leonard	...	Face Slash Victim
Michael Booth	...	Michael
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Charlie Anderson	...	Charlie
Bob Atkinson	...	Himself
Jason Blacow	...	Jay
Alison Booth	...	Rays daughter
Louise Brand	...	Anonymous Interviewee
Alice Broadley	...	Lady who discovers corpse
Tony Dowling	...	Tony
Margo Grimshaw	...	Herself
Billy Hodge	...	Big Billy
Sam Kadir	...	Doorman
Carolyn Mason	...	Leanne Huxley
Tom Miller	...	Ray Topham
Michael Nesdale	...	Airport manager
Neil Procter	...	Barman
Elaine Richards	...	Jule Topham
Les Scott	...	Himself
John Sturgess	...	Gunman #1
Mick Tattersall	...	Himself
MC Tunes	...	MC Tunes (as Nicky Lockett)

Runtime:

UK:92 min (uncut version)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (RCA Sound System)

Company:

Pleased Sheep Productions

Quotes:

Tommy Morghen: I'm not a debt collector, I'm a debt counselor...

Movie Connections:

Featured in It's Documentary, It's the Truth! (2009) (V)

'Diary Of A Bad Lad' is well worth watching

After seeing this film twice now, what becomes apparent upon the second viewing is the northern humour. well timed comic performances from Paul Bertwistle in particular are what give the audience respite from the dark, sinister and intense drama that unfolds upon the screen.

To think that this film was made with such a low budget and in the spare time of the film makers is a credit to them and shows the commitment of everyone involved. 'Diary Of A Bad Lad' is certain to be a success amongst audiences everywhere and why the film has not been released yet defies logic. I challenge anyone to see the film and not have strong feelings towards it.