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The Angels' Share

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
25K
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The Angels' Share (2012)
Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama

Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
25K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ken Loach
  • Writer
    • Paul Laverty(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Brannigan
    • John Henshaw
    • Roger Allam
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ken Loach
  • Writer
    • Paul Laverty(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Brannigan
    • John Henshaw
    • Roger Allam
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 134Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos2

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:18
    Theatrical Version
    International Version
    Trailer 1:57
    International Version

    Photos89

    Ken Loach in The Angels' Share (2012)
    Paul Laverty and Ken Loach in The Angels' Share (2012)
    Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jasmin Riggins, and Paul Brannigan in The Angels' Share (2012)
    Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jim Sweeney, Paul Brannigan, and Russell Anderson in The Angels' Share (2012)
    Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jasmin Riggins, and Paul Brannigan in The Angels' Share (2012)
    Ken Loach in The Angels' Share (2012)
    Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jasmin Riggins, and Paul Brannigan in The Angels' Share (2012)
    Ken Loach and Laura Morante at an event for The Angels' Share (2012)
    Siobhan Reilly and Jasmin Riggins at an event for The Angels' Share (2012)
    Ken Loach at an event for The Angels' Share (2012)
    Ken Loach, Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Siobhan Reilly, Jasmin Riggins, and Paul Brannigan at an event for The Angels' Share (2012)
    Paul Laverty, Ken Loach, Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Siobhan Reilly, Jasmin Riggins, and Paul Brannigan at an event for The Angels' Share (2012)

    Top cast

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    Paul Brannigan
    Paul Brannigan
    • Robbieas Robbie
    John Henshaw
    • Harryas Harry
    Roger Allam
    Roger Allam
    • Thaddeusas Thaddeus
    Gary Maitland
    • Albertas Albert
    Siobhan Reilly
    Siobhan Reilly
    • Leonieas Leonie
    William Ruane
    William Ruane
    • Rhinoas Rhino
    Jasmin Riggins
    Jasmin Riggins
    • Moas Mo
    • (as Jasmine Riggins)
    Scott Dymond
    • Willyas Willy
    Scott Kyle
    Scott Kyle
    • Clancyas Clancy
    Neil Leiper
    • Sniperas Sniper
    James Casey
    James Casey
    • Dougieas Dougie
    Caz Dunlop
    • Cazas Caz
    Gilbert Martin
    • Mattas Matt
    Stewart Preston
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Vincent Friell
    Vincent Friell
    • Procurator Fiscalas Procurator Fiscal
    Kirstin Murray
    • Defence Lawyeras Defence Lawyer
    Nick Farr
    Nick Farr
    • Defence Lawyeras Defence Lawyer
    Charles Jamieson
    • Defence Lawyeras Defence Lawyer
    • Director
      • Ken Loach
    • Writer
      • Paul Laverty(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance......While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to drink might change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. Will it be 'slopping out' for the next twenty years, or a new future with 'Uisge Beatha' the 'Water of Life?' Only the angels know........ —Rebecca O'Brien, producer
    • distillery
    • community service
    • heist
    • kilt
    • scotch whisky
    • 74 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Four friends. One mission. Lots of spirit.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First time actor Paul Brannigan was, like his character, a former prison inmate. He met Paul Laverty when the screenwriter was visiting various youth centers to get an idea of how young people in Scotland felt and spoke.
    • Goofs
      When Harry is discussing Robbie's life of crime with him, he says that Robbie wouldn't want to miss his son growing up. This is discussed before the child is born. Later, when Luke (Robbie's son) is born, it is clear that no one knew that he would be a boy before the event.
    • Quotes

      [First LInes]

      Procurator Fiscal: [voice over] This is an unusual case, My Lord. The accused was at an unmanned station under the influence of a strong fortified wine. Railway personnel from some 20 miles away manning security cameras saw him staggering towards the station's edge.

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema- and DVD versions have eight uses of the strongest profanity removed in order to obtain a 15 classification. The Blu-ray is uncut and rated 18.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2012 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Some Chords
      Performed by Deadmau5

      Licensed courtesy of Virgin Records Limited

      Written by Deadmau5 (as Joel Zimmerman)

      Published by EMI Music Publishing Limited

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    a young lad who finally finds the desire to free himself and his family from his lifestyle and the mentality that the previous generation fought, so we have to too.
    hilarious at the start, a unique storyline, great entertainment throughout the whole film, this film is well worth seeing. Attended the premiere today and loved the film from the start to the finish. The whole film had a fresh feeling about it that is both thought provoking and just pure entertainment. The film shows how difficult it is to break away from a situation you are born into but how, with a little imagination, luck and creativity along with someone who believes in you, some things can change. I you want to go and see a film that doesn't follow a theme covered many times before and want a good laugh then this film is for you. If you want something same old same old then go and see something else.
    helpful•26
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    • bynoe
    • May 29, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Belgium
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Доля янголів
    • Filming locations
      • Balblair Distillery, Edderton, Highland, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Entertainment One
      • Sixteen Films
      • Why Not Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $346,669
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,837
      • Apr 14, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,090,471
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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