Cleanskin (2012)

A British secret service agent is faced with the task of pursuing and eliminating a British-born suicide bomber and his terrorist cell.

Director:

Hadi Hajaig

Writer:

Hadi Hajaig

Stars:

Sean Bean, Charlotte Rampling, Abhin Galeya

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Bean	...	Ewan
Charlotte Rampling	...	Charlotte
Abhin Galeya	...	Ash
Tom Burke	...	Mark
Tuppence Middleton	...	Kate
Peter Polycarpou	...	Nabil
Silas Carson	...	Amin
James Fox	...	Scott
Michelle Ryan	...	Emma
Sam Douglas	...	Harry
Tariq Jordan	...	Paul
Chris Ryman	...	Yussif
Glenn Wrage	...	Sgt. Glen Conlan
Mens-Sana Tamakloe	...	Ibrahim
Shivani Ghai	...	Rena

Storyline

Cleanskin: Ewan (Sean Bean) is a British Secret Service Agent faced with the task of pursuing and eliminating a British born Asian suicide bomber Ash (Abhin Galeya) and his terrorist cell, whilst Ash wrestles with his conscience and reflects on his journey to terrorism.

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Plot Keywords:

terrorism | undercover agent | terrorist | terrorist cell | conspiracy | 

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Taglines:

Fight fire with fire

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amenaza terrorista

Filming Locations:

Essex Road, Islington, London, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

The UK Film Studio

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Over 150 extras were used in the bombing scene set in London's Borough Market.

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Goofs

During the kitchen fight scene after Ewan is hit with the fire extinguisher while Ash is getting up his stunt back protector is clearly visible. In the next shot it is gone.

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Quotes

Ewan: I fought over there, to stop this from happening here
[pause]
Ewan: again. Didn't stop, they're not going to stop, neither will I. I'm going to find everyone of them, and send them to the death they pray for.

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Connections

Featured in Projector: Cleanskin (2012)

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Soundtracks

Pomps and Pride
Words and Music by Toots Hibbert (as Frederick Hibbert)/BMI
Published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd.
Performed by Toots & The Maytals
Courtesy of Toots & the Maytials and Sanctuary Record Group Ltd
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

User Reviews

First class effort from Hadi Hajaig

This film really impressed me and far outweighed my expectations. A real quality thriller with some highly intelligent twists which will leave you thinking about the subject topic well after you've left the cinema. I understand the writer/producer spent a great deal of time researching some of the deeper issues of terrorism and at no point is this film afraid to deal with very topical and difficult issues. This film is going to start many a conversation following its release. I find it hard to understand how the film was made from such a slim budget. It's packed with effects, graphics, music, quality actors and is a very accomplished piece of work. This is a first class effort from Hadi Hajaig of the newly formed UK Film Studio which has really hit the mark for me. Most gripping film laced with edgy undertones that I have seen in a while - daring, exciting and compelling viewing.