The Firm

Name: The Firm
Genre: Drama
Released: 1989-02-26
Duration: 1 h 10 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davis

Episode aired Feb 26, 1989
1h 10m

S5.E8

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 le... Read allThis 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 sho... Read allThis 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, t... Read all

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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. —Darren Alexander <Darren@lerman.ftech.co.uk>

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Genre
- Drama
Parents guide

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

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.

Quotes
Bex Bissell: How can I put this?
[pause]
Bex Bissell: I can't.
[he headbutts Wes]

Connections
Featured in Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016)

Soundtracks
That's Amore
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Jack Brooks

Top review

8/10

Gritty, violent, gripping....

Finally got to re-watch this British classic on the newly released DVD, and it's as good as I remember it in 1988. Football hooligans strive for power, trying to prove themselves before a venture with their teams into Europe. Gary Oldman showed what a talent he was as the lead character Bex Bissell, estate agent by day, Inter City Crew leader by night (and Saturday afternoons of course!).The film is relentless in it's progress, keeping you gripped, and you see the commitment the characters have with their commitment to the cause. All the actors play their part, and the only critisism of the film is at 67 minutes it's too short-you want it to go on longer, but all in all, it is a classic, and well worth watching. 8/10.

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