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

The film's title, "Cleanskin," can have two different meanings. It can either refer to an undercover operative unknown to his intended targets, or it can refer to an extremist who is unknown to the security services, as he or she has had no previous convictions.

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Goofs

When Ewan cuts the detonator wire with the knife he cuts both wires at once, this would short the wires through the blade and set the bomb off

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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

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2012 (2013)

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Soundtracks

Glow
Words and Music by James Bay
Copyright Control
Performed by James Bay
Courtesy of BIMM & South Coast Sounds
Under license from James Bay

User Reviews

Sean Bean nails it!

For me, Sean (aka 'Ewan') puts on a fantastic performance, in a film where I was also very impressed with Peter Polycarpou (aka 'Nabil'). The romance between Ash and Kate felt very believable, not all actors/actresses can pull this job off.

It was a film that touches on a very serious subject, so for all you rom-com addicts, prob not one for you, lol! However, although a serious topic, you'll find some light hearted humour in parts of the film.

Have already recommended to friends and family, purchased on DVD myself, so go and watch too if you already haven't.

Overall, a great watch with some excellent action shots and twists and turns throughout.