Clubbed (2008)

An underworld drama set in the early 1980s, about a lonely factory worker whose life is transformed when he becomes a nightclub doorman.

Director:

Neil Thompson

Writer:

Geoff Thompson

Stars:

Mel Raido, Colin Salmon, Shaun Parkes

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mel Raido	...	Danny
Colin Salmon	...	Louis
Shaun Parkes	...	Rob
Scot Williams	...	Sparky
Ellen Thomas	...	Mrs. Smith
Aicha McKenzie	...	Helen
Ronnie Fox	...	Billy Hennessy
Simon Paul Sutton	...	Fidget
Charlie May-Clark	...	Illisa (as Charlie Clark)
Katherine McGolpin	...	Kay
Maxine Peake	...	Angela
Ian Ralph	...	Barney (Fatman)
Dominic Coleman	...	Clinger
Danny Green	...	Five One (as Daniel Green)
Nick Holder	...	Mick

Storyline

Danny - a lonely factory worker, intimidated by life - is battered and humiliated in front of his kids in a random act of violence. His already bleak existence sinks further into the abyss. On the verge of total breakdown he decides to fight back. He meets a group of night-club doormen who take him in and give him the confidence to stand his ground. As he is drawn deeper into their world he becomes embroiled with the local gangland boss, setting in motion a chain of events with shockingly brutal consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

factory worker | nightclub | 1980s | doorman | cigarette smoking | 

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Taglines:

Once you're in there's no way out

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Geoff Thompson: the writer of Clubbed and who's life story it is based upon, appears in the film as a Boxer.

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Goofs

When Danny (Mel Raido) comes to pick up the girls for the first time, as they leave the window to open the door a camera can be clearly seen in the window reflection.

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Quotes

CID 1: Who were you with Louis, who was the bloke in the mask?
Louis: Fucking Zorro.

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Soundtracks

There's Got To Be Rain In Your Life
Performed by Dorothy Norwood

User Reviews

Importance of Friendship

Great British Drama, which depicts the life of a man who lives in constant fear until he meets a group of friends who change that. After meeting outside the gym, the main guy offers him a job as a bouncer, and the main protagonist begins to train hard in order to fit in with his newly found friends.

Nice meaning as a film and famous phrases such as quotations from Sun Tzu's 'Art of War'. Shows the impact and importance of friends on a person's life.

Would have been rated much higher if the final fight scene involving the two friends seeking revenge was choreographed and shown, as that would have been a thoroughly entertaining climax.

Details

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 January 2009 (UK)

Also Known As:

Clubbed

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

GBP2,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$102,715

Company Credits

Production Co:

Formosa Films, Screen West Midlands

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 95 min (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1