Cockneys vs Zombies (2012)

A gang of bank robbers fight their way out of a zombie-infested London.

Director:

Matthias Hoene

Writers:

Matthias Hoene (original idea), James Moran (screenplay)

Stars:

Rasmus Hardiker, Harry Treadaway, Michelle Ryan

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rasmus Hardiker	...	Terry
Harry Treadaway	...	Andy
Michelle Ryan	...	Katy
Ashley Thomas	...	Mental Mickey
Jack Doolan	...	Davey Tuppence
Georgia King	...	Emma
Tony Gardner	...	Clive
Alan Ford	...	Ray
Honor Blackman	...	Peggy
Tony Selby	...	Darryl
Georgina Hale	...	Doreen
Dudley Sutton	...	Eric
Richard Briers	...	Hamish
Natalie Walter	...	Bank Manager
Phil Cornwell	...	Grainger

Storyline

This British movie is about a group of inept criminals who decide to rob a bank so they can save their grandfather's retirement home from being demolished by developers. Meanwhile on another building site some workers dig up an old graveyard and they get bitten by the "undead" which sets off a chain reaction. Then the bank robbers are cornered by the police while in the process of the robbery, but when they exit they find that they are all dead as a result of the horde of zombies. They have to get to the retirement home before the zombies do!

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Plot Keywords:

bank robber | zombie apocalypse | zombie | zombie comedy | zombie attack | 

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Taglines:

The undead are brown bread

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Horror

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 August 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

I eisvoli

Filming Locations:

Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, Bow, London, England, UK

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$107,348

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kintop, Limelight, Molinare

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The bank was actually a library that was redressed for use in the movie.

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Goofs

The zombie Emma is seen killing with a shovel, disappears and reappears in between shots.

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Quotes

Andy: Piss off, you muppets!

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Crazy Credits

Mark Birmingham plays "Some Poor Bastard."

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Connections

Referenced in Tower Block (2012)

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Soundtracks

Head To Head (With The Undead)
Written by Dave Peacock, Nik Hodges and Chas Hodges
Performed by Chas & Dave (as Hodges & Peacock)
Produced by Nik Hodges
Copyright Control 2012

User Reviews

Great English Zombie Flick.

First, it's a movie about zombies and it's English, so don't go in expecting some grandiose academy award winners. What we have is a film that is meant to be watched and enjoyed. It's purpose is to entertain us with zombies, gore, and the best type of dry Brit humor one can find. A job it accomplishes rather nicely.

It never takes itself seriously but doesn't go full on to cheeky parody mode either. I have to agree that like Shaun of the Dead or Tucker & DAle Vs Evil, this one has successfully blended a great comedy with a good horror flick. though I'll warn it's more about the good gore one finds rather than scares.

By far the strongest actor would be Alan Ford who fills the character role of "Grandad" brilliantly as the cantankerous grandfather of the two leads and the caretaker of an old folks home. He has some of the best lines- most of which you simply don't expect or at least won't know what the heck is gonna be said next. right from the get go with opening credits you have the idea it's gonna be a fun, somewhat satirical ride and indeed it is. In all, the plot isn't that much of a stretch(it's zombies) but the actors and director make it work. it has a decent music score too. after viewing it may not be in some horror fan's top fav list, but it will certainly not disappoint. (also if you like crass British slang you'll like this movie)