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Dead Man's Shoes

  • 20042004
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
53K
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POPULARITY
1,436
3,939
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Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
Theatrical Trailer from Magnolia Pictures
Play trailer1:46
1 Video
88 Photos
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

A disaffected soldier returns to his hometown to get even with the thugs who brutalized his mentally-challenged brother years ago.A disaffected soldier returns to his hometown to get even with the thugs who brutalized his mentally-challenged brother years ago.A disaffected soldier returns to his hometown to get even with the thugs who brutalized his mentally-challenged brother years ago.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
53K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,436
3,939
  • Director
    • Shane Meadows
  • Writers
    • Paddy Considine
    • Shane Meadows
    • Paul Fraser(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Paddy Considine
    • Gary Stretch
    • Toby Kebbell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shane Meadows
  • Writers
    • Paddy Considine
    • Shane Meadows
    • Paul Fraser(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Paddy Considine
    • Gary Stretch
    • Toby Kebbell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 295User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations total

    Videos1

    Dead Man's Shoes
    Trailer 1:46
    Dead Man's Shoes

    Photos88

    George Newton in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Paddy Considine in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Paddy Considine in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Paddy Considine in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Neil Bell, Seamus O'Neill, Gary Stretch, and George Newton in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Neil Bell, Gary Stretch, Stuart Wolfenden, and Paul Sadot in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Paddy Considine and Toby Kebbell in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Paddy Considine and Toby Kebbell in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Tom Sizemore and Toby Kebbell in Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
    Dead Man's Shoes (2004)

    Top cast

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    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Richardas Richard
    Gary Stretch
    Gary Stretch
    • Sonnyas Sonny
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    Stuart Wolfenden
    Stuart Wolfenden
    • Herbieas Herbie
    Neil Bell
    Neil Bell
    • Sozas Soz
    Paul Sadot
    • Tuffas Tuff
    Seamus O'Neill
    • Big Alas Big Al
    • (as Seamus O'Neal)
    Jo Hartley
    Jo Hartley
    • Marieas Marie
    Paul Hurstfield
    Paul Hurstfield
    • Markas Mark
    Emily Aston
    Emily Aston
    • Pattias Patti
    George Newton
    George Newton
    • Gypsy Johnas Gypsy John
    Craig Considine
    • Craigas Craig
    Matt Considine
    • Matthewas Matthew
    Andrew Shim
    Andrew Shim
    • Elvisas Elvis
    Arthur Meadows
    • Mourneras Mourner
    Gill Meadows
    • Mourneras Mourner
    Neil Dodd
    • Mourneras Mourner
    Benn Dodd
    • Mourneras Mourner
    • Director
      • Shane Meadows
    • Writers
      • Paddy Considine
      • Shane Meadows
      • Paul Fraser(additional material)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    With revenge etched in his mind, after the abuse of his autistic brother by the vicious local gang leader Sonny and his goons, Richard, a former paratrooper from British Army's Parachute Regiment, returns to his hometown of Matlock, Derbyshire. Now, no one is safe, and as army-trained Richard embarks on a bloody mission of meticulously planned carnage, one thing is certain: the grim avenging angel won't stop until justice is served. What is it like to walk in a dead man's shoes? —Nick Riganas
    • revenge
    • torture
    • army veteran
    • anger
    • brother brother relationship
    • 95 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He's in all of us.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The end credits state the message "In memory of Martin Joseph Considine", this is Paddy Considine's father. Just before Martin died, he kept saying he wanted Paddy to work with Shane Meadows again.
    • Goofs
      When Sonny, Soz and Herbie set off up the stairs with weapons to check for Richard's presence, they get to the top of the stairs in a different order than they started.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Richard: [narrating] God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven. I can't live with that.

    • Connections
      Featured in WhatCulture Originals: 9 Awesome Films That Never Got The Cult Following They Deserved (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Vessel in Vain
      Written by Bill Callahan

      Performed by Bill Callahan (as Smog)

      (p) Domino Record Company

      © Rough Trade Publishin

    User reviews295

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A subtle, precise slice at revenge.
    Dead Man's Shoes has been compared to Get Carter by critics, which while a good comparison, Dead Man's Shoes is a different breed of revenge film.

    Naturlism is the order of the day, a common feature in Shane Meadows' films (A Room For Romeo Brass, 24/7) where Richard, an ex-marine, returns to his home town to exact revenge on the petty drug dealers that abused his retarded brother. Far more than your average revenge movie, Considine elevates it into a terrifying area, electrifying every frame he is in. You will laugh at the drug dealer's talk of porn and "al fresco" - but the minute Considine enters, the laughter stops. Totally believable, and the drug dealers (Gary Stretch and others) are fantastic support too.

    The story is not as developed as I hoped it would've been, sometimes creating frustrating anti-climaxes here and there, but this is only a minor problem. The killings are well thought out, scary and well paced throughout. The plot, although simple (initially) does become a more twisted prospect towards the end - so it is a highly rewarding movie. Being only 86 minutes long helps a lot too, as the movie runs at a brisk pace, just right for it's genre.

    Along with Get Carter, this is one of the best revenge films, and one of the best thrillers to come out of the U.K. The cinematography is bluntly physical and realistic, the music well implemented and the acting spot on. To add variety, the movie adds dark humour to create a great film. People who are expecting a blood-fuelled rampage of retribution ala Kill Bill will be disappointed. Dead Man's Shoes is an expertly delivered thriller, with subtle tension and great performances.

    Well worth a watch.

    8/10
    helpful•66
    14
    • OllieZ
    • Mar 24, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2004 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Черевики мерця
    • Filming locations
      • Matlock, Derbyshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Warp Films
      • Big Arty Productions
      • EM Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £695,393 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,408
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,825
      • May 14, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $203,450
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Paddy Considine: ‘I feel like an impostor acting – this is what I love’
    Paddy Considine: ‘I feel like an impostor acting – this is what I love’
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    Mar 23Deadline Film + TV

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