The Firm 

This is the story of rival "Firms" of football supporters, and how one man has a wish to team them up for the European Championships of 1988. However, when this is discussed, the opposing ... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Clarke

Writer:

Al Ashton (as Al Hunter)

Stars:

Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davis

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Oldman	...	Bex Bissell
Lesley Manville	...	Sue
Phil Davis	...	Yeti (as Philip Davis)
Andrew Wilde	...	Oboe
Charles Lawson	...	Trigg
William Vanderpuye	...	Aitch
Jay Simpson	...	Dominic
Patrick Murray	...	Nunk
Robbie Gee	...	Snowy
Terry Sue-Patt	...	Yusef (as Terry Sue Patt)
Nick Dunning	...	Simon
Nicholas Hewetson	...	Beef
Steve McFadden	...	Billy
Steve Sweeney	...	J.T
Hepburn Graham	...	Stu

Storyline

This is the story of rival "Firms" of football supporters, and how one man has a wish to team them up for the European Championships of 1988. However, when this is discussed, the opposing leaders are not happy, as they believe this is a challenge to their authority. This Film shows how football violence has progressed from pure violence to a form of organized crime, to the extent that all the leaders know each others home phone / mobile phone numbers.

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Plot Keywords:

football | violence | soccer | sociology major | sociologist | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 1989 (UK)

Filming Locations:

3 Fennell Street, Woolwich, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

67 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gary Oldman and Lesley Manville, who play husband and wife in this film, were married at the time.

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Goofs

The crew meet opposite King's Cross station in London before they travel to Birmingham. Euston station is the usual station for that destination. King's Cross serves the north east of England.

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Quotes

Bex Bissell: We come in peace, we leave you in pieces.

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Connections

References First Blood (1982)

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Soundtracks

Bexie
(uncredited)
sung to the tune of "Amazing Grace"
Traditional

User Reviews

Gary Oldman, you've done it again!

I only watched this film last night and despite its short length, its really good. One of the very few films that Gary shows off a lovely British accent. You see Gary as a proud guy who is violent but also has a heart and cares for his wife and child.

I recommend this film to hard core Gary Oldman fans only though. Others may not like its content.

Is there no film that Gary cant do!!!!

10/10