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The Firm (2009)

90 min  -  Drama   -  18 September 2009 (Ireland)
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Football hooligans organize themselves into firms that represent their favorite team.

Director:

Nick Love

Writers:

Al Ashton (original screenplay), Nick Love (adaptation)
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The Firm -- The film centers on Dom, a young wannabe football casual, who get drawn into the charismatic but dangerous world of the firm’s top boy, Bex. Accepted for the fast mouth and sense of humor, Dom soon becomes one of the boys. But as Bex and his gang clash with rival firms across the country and the violence spirals out of control, Dom realizes he wants out – until he learns it’s not that easy to simply walk away. The Firm -- You can have a stronger core and a sexier, smaller waistline! Use the Wave Band, an easy-to-use, light-resistance tool for additional toning for your hips, thighs and core. The Firm -- Trailer for this film from Director Nick Love
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Anderson Paul Anderson ...
Bex
Calum MacNab Calum MacNab ...
Dom
Daniel Mays ...
Doug Allen Doug Allen ...
Joe Jackson Joe Jackson ...
Jay
Richie Campbell ...
James Kelly James Kelly ...
Beef
Jaf Ibrahim Jaf Ibrahim ...
Tommy Nash Tommy Nash ...
Nunk
Eddie Webber Eddie Webber ...
Bob
Camille Coduri ...
Shel
Billy Seymour Billy Seymour ...
Terry
Joanne Matthews Joanne Matthews ...
Ebony Gilbert ...
Justine
Michael Davis Michael Davis ...
Johnny
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Storyline

Set in the 1980s, Dom is a teenager who finds himself drawn into the charismatic world of football 'casuals,influenced by the firm's top boy, Bex. Accepted by the gang for his fast mouth and sense of humor, Dom soon becomes one the boys. But as Bex and his gang clash with rival firms across the country and the violence spirals out of control, Dom realizes he wants out - until he learns it's not that easy to simply walk away. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Football | Violence | 1980s | Bullying | Based On Film  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A keménymag See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£310,060 (UK) (20 September 2009) (265 Screens)

Gross:

£686,502 (UK) (27 September 2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Vertigo Films See more »
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Technical Specs

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Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: Towards the end of the film Bex and the rest of the firm are seen going into a London underground station and through some very modern looking ticket barriers. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Angela and Friends: Episode #1.54" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Mad World"
Words and Music by Roland Orzabal
Performed by Tears for Fears
Published by Chrysalis Music Publishing Limited
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited
(c) 1983 See more »