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The Hot Potato

  • 20122012
  • 1h 35m
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5.4/10
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The Hot Potato (2012)
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.
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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 div... Read allLondon'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 i... Read allLondon'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 tur... Read all
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746
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  • Director
    • Tim Lewiston
  • Writer
    • Tim Lewiston
  • Stars
    • Ray Winstone
    • Colm Meaney
    • Jack Huston
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  • Director
    • Tim Lewiston
  • Writer
    • Tim Lewiston
  • Stars
    • Ray Winstone
    • Colm Meaney
    • Jack Huston
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    • 3Critic reviews
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    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Harryas Harry
    Jack Huston
    Jack Huston
    • Dannyas Danny
    David Harewood
    David Harewood
    • Harrisonas Harrison
    John Lynch
    John Lynch
    • Billas Bill
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • Sgt Ryanas Sgt Ryan
    • (as Philip Davis)
    Derren Nesbitt
    Derren Nesbitt
    • Fritz Meyeras Fritz Meyer
    Lois Winstone
    • Caroleas Carole
    Maike Billitis
    • Claudiaas Claudia
    Jean-Louis Sbille
    Jean-Louis Sbille
    • Ernst Koppelas Ernst Koppel
    Louise Redknapp
    Louise Redknapp
    • Irene Smithas Irene Smith
    Rene Arnaut-Vanderhaeghen
    • Arias Ari
    Eddie Brindle
    • Danny's Workmateas Danny's Workmate
    Gary Fairhall
    • Albertas Albert
    Daniel Jones
    • Jasonas Jason
    Mark Joseph
    Mark Joseph
    • Chris Fisheras Chris Fisher
    Fred Lewiston
    • Ron - Young Ladas Ron - Young Lad
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    • Trivia
      Three members of the Winstone family appear in this film - father Ray and daughters Lois and Ellie Rae.
    • Quotes

      Kenny: Well, it all seems lovely and dandy and all that.

      Harry: Yeah, maybe dandy for you. I still have to face Bill and Ben, don't I?

      Kenny: What are you going to tell them?

      Harry: The truth. Well, the bad bits anyway. They'll be glad to be out of it. I think.

    • Crazy credits
      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.
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    An interesting idea played straight in 'City in Fear' (1959) and with tongue in cheek in 'Kiss Me Deadly' (1955), but here with a score that occasionally parodies John Barry's for 'The Ipcress File' (from which it also borrows the black CIA spook with a hat and a pipe) to make sure we know it's being played for laughs; of which there are very few, alas. The very last shot, however (borrowed from 'Kiss Me Deadly'), is worth sitting through the end credits for.
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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Горячая картошка
    • Filming locations
      • Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium
    • Production companies
      • Wardour Pictures
      • uFilm
      • Perpetual Media Capital
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      • £6,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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