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    Bullet Boy

    • 20042004
    • RR
    • 1h 29min
    IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Cast & crew
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    Ashley Walters in Bullet Boy (2004)
    Drama

    In one of East London's most volatile neighborhoods, pride, rivalry and revenge are the only codes on the street. Touted as a British Boyz in the Hood, Bullet Boy is a gripping and authentic... Read allIn one of East London's most volatile neighborhoods, pride, rivalry and revenge are the only codes on the street. Touted as a British Boyz in the Hood, Bullet Boy is a gripping and authentic drama that takes an unflinching look at two troubled, street-smart boys. Fresh out of jai... Read allIn one of East London's most volatile neighborhoods, pride, rivalry and revenge are the only codes on the street. Touted as a British Boyz in the Hood, Bullet Boy is a gripping and authentic drama that takes an unflinching look at two troubled, street-smart boys. Fresh out of jail, 18-year-old Ricky (Ashley Walters, Get Rich or Die Tryin') and his 12-year-old brother,... Read all

    IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.5K
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    • Director
      • Saul Dibb
    • Writers
      • Saul Dibb
      • Catherine Johnson
    • Stars
      • Ashley Walters
      • Luke Fraser
      • Leon Black
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Saul Dibb
    • Writers
      • Saul Dibb
      • Catherine Johnson
    • Stars
      • Ashley Walters
      • Luke Fraser
      • Leon Black
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    • 31User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    Ashley Walters
    Ashley Walters
    • Rickyas Ricky
    Luke Fraser
    • Curtisas Curtis
    Leon Black
    • Wisdomas Wisdom
    Clare Perkins
    • Beverleyas Beverley
    Sharea Samuels
    • Sheaas Shea
    • (as Sharea-mounira Samuels)
    Curtis Walker
    • Leonas Leon
    Rio Tison
    • Rioas Rio
    Clark Lawson
    • Godfreyas Godfrey
    Jadiel Vitalis
    • Meadowas Meadow
    Sylvester Williams
    • Nevilleas Neville
    Jaime Winstone
    Jaime Winstone
    • Natalieas Natalie
    • (as Jamie Winstone)
    Louise Delamere
    Louise Delamere
    • Probation Officeras Probation Officer
    Des Hamilton
    Des Hamilton
    • School Teacheras School Teacher
    Chris Callendar
    • Ricky's Solicitoras Ricky's Solicitor
    Husseyn Clus
    • Turkish Van Driveras Turkish Van Driver
    Vicky Flavelle
    • Prison Officeras Prison Officer
    Alan Collins
    • Prison Officeras Prison Officer
    Corinne Ford
    • Prison Officeras Prison Officer
    • Director
      • Saul Dibb
    • Writers
      • Saul Dibb
      • Catherine Johnson
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    In one of East London's most volatile neighborhoods, pride, rivalry and revenge are the only codes on the street. Touted as a British Boyz in the Hood, Bullet Boy is a gripping and authentic drama that takes an unflinching look at two troubled, street-smart boys. Fresh out of jail, 18-year-old Ricky (Ashley Walters, Get Rich or Die Tryin') and his 12-year-old brother, Curtis, struggle to walk the straight and narrow when a minor street clash escalates into an all-out neighborhood war. For Ricky and Curtis, friendships, family and loyalty will be tested to the extreme in a world where guns are a fact of everyday life and boys try to be men before they're even teenagers. Music by Massive Attack. —Anonymous
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    • Taglines
      • Pray... They may be your last words...
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, a strong sex scene, language and some drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title of the film is inspired by a headline in the Hackney Gazette.
    • Goofs
      When Rio and Leon are playing hide and seek, the boom microphone is visible in the lower left corner screen for a second.
    • Soundtracks
      Drawing Board
      Performed by Terri Walker

      Written by Louise Francis and James Yards

    User reviews31

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    Top review
    Brilliant
    I saw this film last night at the Tricycle theatre and I have to say it showed the real look at 'road' life as we know it for our young black brothers. Being Black British myself I really felt the film through the eyes of the mother, Ricky and Curtis, it was a brilliant watch. You may call it typical of movies, but this was a British film with edge and class at getting the message right! I was brought to tears on the way home remembering how many of our brothers are going through and have been through (RIP) this similar scenario, so I know why I appreciate being a mentor to uplift my community
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    • kelly-235
    • Nov 5, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Boys
    • Filming locations
      • Hackney, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • UK Film Council
      • Shine
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $572,990
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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