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    RocknRolla

    • 20082008
    • RR
    • 1h 54min
    IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    240K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,434
    99
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
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    • IMDbPro
    Gerard Butler, Ludacris, Thandiwe Newton, Tom Wilkinson, and Toby Kebbell in RocknRolla (2008)
    This is the first trailer for Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla.
    Trailer2:33
    6 Videos
    90 Photos
    ActionCrimeThriller

    When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, drawing in the entire London underworld into a feeding frenzy at a time when the old criminal regime is losing turf to a weal... Read allWhen a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, drawing in the entire London underworld into a feeding frenzy at a time when the old criminal regime is losing turf to a wealthy foreign mob.When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, drawing in the entire London underworld into a feeding frenzy at a time when the old criminal regime is losing turf to a wealthy foreign mob.When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, drawing in the entire London underworld into a feeding frenzy at a time when the old criminal regime is losing turf to a wealthy foreign mob.When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, drawing in the entire London underworld into a feeding frenzy at a time when the old criminal regime is losing turf to a wealthy foreign mob.

    • Director
      • Guy Ritchie
    • Writer
      • Guy Ritchie
    • Stars
      • Gerard Butler
      • Tom Wilkinson
      • Idris Elba
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Guy Ritchie
    • Writer
      • Guy Ritchie
    • Stars
      • Gerard Butler
      • Tom Wilkinson
      • Idris Elba
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 248User reviews
    • 215Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos6

    RocknRolla: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:33
    RocknRolla: Trailer #1
    A Guide to the Films of Guy Ritchie
    Clip 1:44
    A Guide to the Films of Guy Ritchie
    RocknRolla
    Featurette 0:41
    RocknRolla
    RocknRolla
    Interview 0:41
    RocknRolla
    RocknRolla
    Interview 0:31
    RocknRolla
    RocknRolla
    Interview 0:25
    RocknRolla

    Photos90

    Gerard Butler, Idris Elba, and Geoff Bell in RocknRolla (2008)
    Gerard Butler and Mark Strong in RocknRolla (2008)
    Thandiwe Newton in RocknRolla (2008)
    Gerard Butler and Idris Elba in RocknRolla (2008)
    Jeremy Piven in RocknRolla (2008)
    Jimi Mistry and Tom Wilkinson in RocknRolla (2008)
    Ludacris in RocknRolla (2008)
    Mark Strong and Tom Wilkinson in RocknRolla (2008)
    Jeremy Piven and Ludacris in RocknRolla (2008)
    Gerard Butler in RocknRolla (2008)
    Tom Wilkinson in RocknRolla (2008)
    Karel Roden and Tom Wilkinson in RocknRolla (2008)

    Top cast

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    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • One Twoas One Two
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Lenny Coleas Lenny Cole
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Mumblesas Mumbles
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Stellaas Stella
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Archyas Archy
    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Handsome Bobas Handsome Bob
    Karel Roden
    Karel Roden
    • Uri Omovichas Uri Omovich
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Johnny Quidas Johnny Quid
    Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven
    • Romanas Roman
    Ludacris
    Ludacris
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    • (as Chris Bridges)
    Jimi Mistry
    Jimi Mistry
    • Councilloras Councillor
    Matt King
    Matt King
    • Cookieas Cookie
    Geoff Bell
    Geoff Bell
    • Fred the Headas Fred the Head
    Dragan Micanovic
    Dragan Micanovic
    • Victoras Victor
    Michael Ryan
    • Peteas Pete
    Nonso Anozie
    Nonso Anozie
    • Tankas Tank
    Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    • Juneas June
    David Bark-Jones
    • Bertieas Bertie
    • (as David Bark Jones)
    • Director
      • Guy Ritchie
    • Writer
      • Guy Ritchie
    • All cast & crew
    See production, box office, & company info

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    Storyline

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    Lenny Cole, a London mob boss, puts the bite on all local real estate transactions. For substantial fees, he's helping Uri Omovich, a Russian developer. As a sign of good faith, Omovich loans Cole a valuable painting, promptly stolen off Cole's wall. While Cole's men, led by the dependable Archie, look for the canvas, three local petty criminals, the Wild Bunch, steal money from the Russian using inside information from his accountant, the lovely Stella. Meanwhile, a local drug-addled rocker, Johnny Quid, is reported drowned, and his connection to Cole is the key to unraveling the deceits and double crosses of life in the underworld. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    gangsterhomosexualrobberycorruptionpainting201 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A story of sex, thugs and rock 'n roll.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive language, violence, drug use and brief sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      On the day of filming the sex scene, Gerard Butler had a nasty throat infection and Thandiwe Newton refused to kiss him. Guy Ritchie then improvised and revised the scene into the very funny montage.
    • Goofs
      The two "Chechnyans" would more likely be veterans of the Russian Army who have served in Chechnya. This is because actual Chechens would speak the Chechen language rather than Russian.
    • Quotes

      Johnny Quid: You see that pack of Virginia killing sticks on the end of the piano?

      Pete: Yes.

      Johnny Quid: All you need to know about life is retained in those four walls. You will notice that one of your personalities is seduced by the illusions of grandeur: the gold packet of king-size with a regal insignia, an attractive implication towards glamour and wealth, the subtle suggestion that cigarettes are indeed your royal and loyal friends - and that, Pete, is a lie. Your other personality is trying to draw your attention to the flip side of the discussion: written in boring bold black and white, it's a statement that these neat little soldiers of death are in fact trying to kill you - and that, Pete, is the truth. Oh, beauty is a beguiling call to death and I'm addicted to the sweet pitch of its siren. That that starts sweet ends bitter, and that which starts bitter ends sweet. THAT is why you and I love the drugs and that is also why I cannot give that painting back. Now please, pass me a light.

      Pete: Oh, you are something special, Mr. Johnny Quid.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene in the closing credits: the complete scene of One Two dancing with Handsome Bob at the gay bar.
    • Connections
      Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode #4.37 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm a Man
      (Bo Diddley (as McDaniel))

      Published by Jewel Music Publishing LTD/ARC Music Group

      Performed by Black Strobe

      2007 Playloudrecordings

      Licensed courtesy of Playloudrecordings / Beggars Group

    User reviews248

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Watchable
    Watchable . Story is simple .

    Nothing on snatch and lock stock but it's deffo worth a watch

    Newton is killer in it
    helpful•5
    0
    • georgewilliammiles
    • Jul 2, 2020

    FAQ12

    • Is "RocknRolla" based on a book?
    • What's a RocknRolla?
    • How does Archy get a hold of the painting?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Rock n Rolla
    • Filming locations
      • Connaught Tunnel, near London City Airport, Newham, East London, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Dark Castle Entertainment
      • Toff Guy Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,700,626
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $144,701
      • Oct 12, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,740,863
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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