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London Kills Me

  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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London Kills Me (1991)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull o... Read allFor want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of London's drug world by taking a job as a waiter in a 'normal' restaurant. But to do ... Read allFor want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of London's drug world by taking a job as a waiter in a 'normal' restaurant. But to do this he must come up with a "sensible pair of shoes," an item that his homeless meandering... Read all
IMDb RATING
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613
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  • Director
    • Hanif Kureishi
  • Writer
    • Hanif Kureishi
  • Stars
    • Justin Chadwick
    • Steven Mackintosh
    • Fiona Shaw
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hanif Kureishi
  • Writer
    • Hanif Kureishi
  • Stars
    • Justin Chadwick
    • Steven Mackintosh
    • Fiona Shaw
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Justin Chadwick and Fiona Shaw in London Kills Me (1991)
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    Justin Chadwick, Tony Haygarth, and Emer McCourt in London Kills Me (1991)
    Steven Mackintosh and Emer McCourt in London Kills Me (1991)
    Emer McCourt in London Kills Me (1991)
    Justin Chadwick and Fiona Shaw in London Kills Me (1991)
    Justin Chadwick, Nick Dunning, Emer McCourt, and Stevan Rimkus in London Kills Me (1991)
    Naveen Andrews and Justin Chadwick in London Kills Me (1991)
    Justin Chadwick in London Kills Me (1991)
    Justin Chadwick, Steven Mackintosh, and Emer McCourt in London Kills Me (1991)
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    Top cast

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    Justin Chadwick
    Justin Chadwick
    • Clint Eastwoodas Clint Eastwood
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • Muffdiveras Muffdiver
    Fiona Shaw
    Fiona Shaw
    • Headleyas Headley
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Hemingway the Restaurant Manageras Hemingway the Restaurant Manager
    Naveen Andrews
    Naveen Andrews
    • Bikeas Bike
    Stevan Rimkus
    • Tom Tomas Tom Tom
    Emer McCourt
    Emer McCourt
    • Sylvieas Sylvie
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Burnsas Burns
    Joseph Alessi
    • Plainclothes Policemanas Plainclothes Policeman
    David Hounslow
    David Hounslow
    • Plainclothes Policemanas Plainclothes Policeman
    Ben Peel
    Ben Peel
    • DJ at Partyas DJ at Party
    Danny John-Jules
    Danny John-Jules
    • Black Man at Partyas Black Man at Party
    Oliver Kester
    • Black Thug at Partyas Black Thug at Party
    Paudge Behan
    • White Thug at Partyas White Thug at Party
    Nick Dunning
    Nick Dunning
    • Faulkneras Faulkner
    Yemi Goodman Ajibade
    • Trampas Tramp
    • (as Yemi Ajibade)
    Anthony Cairns
    • Busy Beeas Busy Bee
    Rowena King
    Rowena King
    • Melanieas Melanie
    • Director
      • Hanif Kureishi
    • Writer
      • Hanif Kureishi
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    Storyline

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    For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of London's drug world by taking a job as a waiter in a 'normal' restaurant. But to do this he must come up with a "sensible pair of shoes," an item that his homeless meanderings hasn't provided him. In fact, the shoes become a symbol of his striving to break away from those, like himself, who are caught up in the tragedy of drugs and lasciviousness which is so aptly described... sometimes graphically, always realistically... in this film. —BOB STEBBINS <stebinsbob@aol.com>
    • three word title
    • claim in title
    • place in title
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    • male objectification
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for drug use, language and some nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title "London Kills me" was suggested to Hanif Kureishi by David Byrne who was just coming from Madrid. In the 80's "Madrid Me Mata"(Madrid Kills Me) was a well known phrase that became popular due to the Magazine "Madrid Me Mata" created and directed by Oscar Mariné (who will later design Film posters for Spanish directors like Almodovar, Medem and De La Iglesia). Soon in the 90's the well known phrase will be used to express the love/hate relationship of certain artists with the city they live in.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Unforgiven/Mistress/Death Becomes Her/Enchanted April/London Kills Me (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Biting My Nails
      by Renegade Soundwave

      Mute Records; Crikie Music

    User reviews13

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    special
    I rented this movie , just seeing it there on the shelf. I had no idea what to expect. I watched it and thought it was wonderful. Clint is very adorable, very lost, very determined. He is trying to get out and all that matters is his pair of nice shoes. He has transferred all his hopes for a new life and a future outside of drugs in this one very simple thing. Its a beautiful concept. The other characters left me wanting more, but yet being satisfied with that feeling. I was left with the feeling of respect for tiny things that I take for granted sometimes and a great respect for a good pair of shoes or as Clint would say a "cute boot"!
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    • M.Rotten
    • Oct 18, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1991 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Londres me mata
    • Filming locations
      • Trellick Tower, Golborne Road, Notting Hill, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Channel Four Films
      • Film Four International
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $170,667
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,209
      • Aug 9, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $170,667
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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