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Common

  • TV Movie
  • 20142014
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  • 1h 30m
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7.3/10
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Common (2014)
  • Crime
  • Drama
Jimmy McGovern's gritty drama stars Nico Mirallegro as guileless seventeen-year-old Johnjo O'Shea, who goes from innocent bystander to accessory to premeditated murder after giving a few fri... Read allJimmy McGovern's gritty drama stars Nico Mirallegro as guileless seventeen-year-old Johnjo O'Shea, who goes from innocent bystander to accessory to premeditated murder after giving a few friends a lift.Jimmy McGovern's gritty drama stars Nico Mirallegro as guileless seventeen-year-old Johnjo O'Shea, who goes from innocent bystander to accessory to premeditated murder after giving a few friends a lift.
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  • Director
    • David Blair
  • Writer
    • Jimmy McGovern(script)
  • Stars
    • Nico Mirallegro
    • Philip Hill-Pearson
    • Andrew Ellis
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  • Director
    • David Blair
  • Writer
    • Jimmy McGovern(script)
  • Stars
    • Nico Mirallegro
    • Philip Hill-Pearson
    • Andrew Ellis
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Nico Mirallegro
    Nico Mirallegro
    • Johnjo O'Sheaas Johnjo O'Shea
    • (as Nico Mirrallegro)
    Philip Hill-Pearson
    Philip Hill-Pearson
    • Tonyas Tony
    • (as Philip Hill Pearson)
    Andrew Ellis
    Andrew Ellis
    • Kieran Gillespieas Kieran Gillespie
    Jack McMullen
    Jack McMullen
    • Colin McCabeas Colin McCabe
    • (as Jack McMullan)
    Jodhi May
    Jodhi May
    • Coleen O'Sheaas Coleen O'Shea
    Andrew Tiernan
    Andrew Tiernan
    • Peter O'Sheaas Peter O'Shea
    Ben Smith
    Ben Smith
    • Patrick O'Sheaas Patrick O'Shea
    Finn Atkins
    • Karen O'Sheaas Karen O'Shea
    Robert Pugh
    Robert Pugh
    • DI Hastingsas DI Hastings
    Susan Lynch
    Susan Lynch
    • Margaret Wardas Margaret Ward
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Tommy Wardas Tommy Ward
    Liam Ainsworth
    • Albie Flanaganas Albie Flanagan
    Mark Chatterton
    • Hugo's Solicitoras Hugo's Solicitor
    Marie Critchley
    Marie Critchley
    • Magistrateas Magistrate
    Louise Delamere
    Louise Delamere
    • DC Jane Pearsonas DC Jane Pearson
    Juliet Ellis
    Juliet Ellis
    • Defence Solicitoras Defence Solicitor
    Michelle Fairley
    Michelle Fairley
    • Shelaghas Shelagh
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Judgeas Judge
    • Director
      • David Blair
    • Writer
      • Jimmy McGovern(script)
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    Having raised three boys of my own, I found this movie very interesting and plausible when it comes to young men going on a group-ride for take-out. Most times they do not always communicate their intentions and thoughts as a group, but enjoy the togetherness of adventure. The driver 'Johnjo' is the driver and very naive and stoic as to the wait time in the car as the others go inside. The morale for me and most parents that might watch this, is to instill in our children that you can be a product of the circumstances that may develop in a group venture without your knowledge. The 'Joint Enterprise' legal entrapment they face is they all played a role in a tragic death that occurred in the small take-away restaurant. I loved the two female mother roles and found them so authentic and heart-wrenching. The key for me was the variations of innocence in each of the passengers and after watching the movie you will make your own determination as to it all coming down to being aware of the personalities you hang out with.
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    • Release date
      • July 6, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 母難
    • Filming locations
      • Southport, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Drama Productions
      • LA Productions
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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