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Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   1,989 votes
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Director:
Ken Loach
Writer:
Paul Laverty (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
29 February 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Angie gets the sack from a recruitment agency for bad behaviour in public. Seizing the chance, she teams up with her flatmate... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
Ang Lee Triumphs at Venice Film Festival
 (From WENN. 10 September 2007)

User Comments:
terribly realistic more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Kierston Wareing ... Angela AKA Angie or Ange
Juliet Ellis ... Rose
Leslaw Zurek ... Karol
Joe Siffleet ... Jamie
Colin Caughlin ... Geoff
Maggie Russell ... Cathy
Raymond Mearns ... Andy
Davoud Rastagou ... Mahmoud (as Davoud Rastgou)
Mahin Aminnia ... Mahin - Mahmoud's Wife
Shadah Kavousian ... Shadah - Mahmoud and His Wife's Child
Sheera Kavousian ... Sheera - Mahmoud and His Wife's Child

Frank Gilhooley ... Derek
David Doyle ... Tony
Eddie Webber ... Company Director

Johnny Palmiero ... Company Director
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
En un mundo libre... (Spain)
In questo mondo libero (Italy)
Polak potrzebny od zaraz (Poland)
These Times (UK) (working title)
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Runtime:
Canada:96 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
Language:
English | Polish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The movie Angela and Jamie are watching whilst waiting for the pizza to be delivered is Dog Soldiers (2002). more
Quotes:
Karol: You know the old saying? Never return a favour, pass it on. more
Movie Connections:
Features Dog Soldiers (2002) more

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11 out of 17 people found the following comment useful:-
terribly realistic, 10 October 2007
7/10

This movie is given an extra boost by its considerable realism. Acting, situations and people are so real that every character seems to be played by men and women in their lives, rather than by professional actors. Ken Loach limits himself to set out the problem and doesn't offer any solutions (that probably don't even exist); the huge problem is poor folks entering the UK, being exploited and given a starvation pay whereas many Britons think the problem of their country is them seeking a better life. The lead actress is shown as a very negative but memorable character, and every situation is seen from her angle, the one of a girl trying to redeem herself in such a negative way. Overall the film is excellent for its fullness and for its realistic roles (Angie's father as well).

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