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I.D. (1995)

| Crime, Drama | 5 May 1995 (UK)
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Four policemen go undercover and infiltrate a gang of football hooligans hoping to root-out their leaders. For one of the four, the line between 'job' and 'yob' becomes more unclear as time... See full summary »

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(as Philip Davis)

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(original story) (as James Bannon), (screenplay)

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... John
Richard Graham ... Trevor
Perry Fenwick ... Eddie
... Charlie
... Bob
... Marie
... Lynda
... Martin
... Nik
... Gumbo
Terry Cole ... Puff
... Vinny
Nicholas R. Bailey ... Micky (as Nicholas Bailey)
... David Daley
... Paul Funnell
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Storyline

Four policemen go undercover and infiltrate a gang of football hooligans hoping to root-out their leaders. For one of the four, the line between 'job' and 'yob' becomes more unclear as time passes . . . Written by Mark Harding <mah@imdb.com>

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undercover | violence | hooligan | hooliganism | nudity | See All (18) »

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When you go undercover, remember one thing: who you are.

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Crime | Drama

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(Eastmancolor)

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1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The plot of the film is loosely based on "Operation Full-Time", a Scotland Yard undercover operation which attempted to identify the leaders of West Ham United F.C.'s firm, the Inter City Firm (ICF). However, none of the real life officers suffered John's (Reece Dinsdale) fate in the film. See more »

Quotes

John: You know me, yes you do. Honest John, milk monitor, prefect... Could've made head boy if I stayed on.
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Connections

Edited into Screen Two: I.D. (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

Night Fever
Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb & Maurice Gibb (as The Bee Gees)
Recording courtesy of Polydor
Published by Gibb Brothers Music/BMG
Music Publishing International Ltd.
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Powerful comment on the capacity of 'lads' for violence
5 April 1999 | by – See all my reviews

While brutal in its portrayals this film is an effective comment on the capacity of the average man in the street for violence.

The main members of the cast are Undercover Police, so clearly know the difference between right and wrong. However, they get so caught up in the thrill of the fight they find themselves unable to control their actions. One of them is so carried away he prefers his new life.

This film is a tricky one to watch, due to the closeness to home of the subject matter. Brutal and unmotivated violence is graphically, and very effectively, depicted, and takes place in everyday locations; the pub, the street, the football terrace.

Avoid this if you are sensitive about screen violence. However, while uncomfortable viewing, this film does ultimately reward, with full hearted performances and more than one or two difficult questions left in your mind. 8/10.
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