London's East End 1969. Based on real events. Two chancers 'find' a lump of Uranium and crisscross Europe to find a buyer. Accompanied by Danny's girl,the lovely Carole. They encounter a ...
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Title: The Hot Potato (2012)
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| Ray Winstone | ... | Kenny | |
| Colm Meaney | ... | Harry | |
| Jack Huston | ... | Danny | |
| David Harewood | ... | Harrison | |
| John Lynch | ... | Bill | |
| Phil Davis | ... | Sgt Ryan (as Philip Davis) | |
| Derren Nesbitt | ... | Fritz Meyer | |
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Lois Winstone | ... | Carole |
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Maike Billitis | ... | Claudia |
| Jean-Louis Sbille | ... | Ernst Koppel | |
| Louise Redknapp | ... | Irene Smith | |
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Rene Arnaut-Vanderhaeghen | ... | Ari |
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Eddie Brindle | ... | Danny's Workmate |
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Gary Fairhall | ... | Albert |
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Daniel Jones | ... | Jason |
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London's East End 1969. Based on real events. Two chancers 'find' a lump of Uranium and crisscross Europe to find a buyer. Accompanied by Danny's girl,the lovely Carole. They encounter a diverse cast of bizarre characters, all trying to steal the 'Hot Potato', but a deal agreed inside the Vatican has the co-conspirators confounding each other. The story twists and turns to an exciting and unexpected finale. Written by Peter Joly
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Written by Maria Byrne
Published by MD Records (2010)
Performed by Maria Byrne
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Three members of the Winstone family appear in this film - father Ray and daughters Lois and Ellie Rae. See more »Quotes
Kenny: [during a car chase that becomes a shootout] Who do you think I am? Bleeding James Bond?See more »
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After the end credits the camera moves along a block of numbered lockers, then stops at one that has an ominous red glow coming through the crack under the door. See more »Soundtracks
All You NeedWritten by Maria Byrne
Published by MD Records (2010)
Performed by Maria Byrne
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23 October 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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A gripping tale that twists and turns all the way to the closing credits. Two East End chancers get hold of a lump of uranium and stumble through their first amateurish negotiation for its sale....and on to their next amateurish negotiation....until they blag their way on to the movie's entertaining end.