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Real Men

  • TV Movie
  • 2003
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Real Men (2003)
CrimeDrama

Working an old missing child case, a police detective finds himself drawn to an orphanage. He suspects the caretaker of sexual improprieties with the minors there but cannot get them to talk... Read allWorking an old missing child case, a police detective finds himself drawn to an orphanage. He suspects the caretaker of sexual improprieties with the minors there but cannot get them to talk. The key may be a neighborhood child.Working an old missing child case, a police detective finds himself drawn to an orphanage. He suspects the caretaker of sexual improprieties with the minors there but cannot get them to talk. The key may be a neighborhood child.

  • Director
    • Sallie Aprahamian
  • Writer
    • Frank Deasy
  • Stars
    • Ben Daniels
    • Charles Dale
    • Ewan Stewart
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    89
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    • Director
      • Sallie Aprahamian
    • Writer
      • Frank Deasy
    • Stars
      • Ben Daniels
      • Charles Dale
      • Ewan Stewart
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Ben Daniels
    Ben Daniels
    • DI Matthew Fenton
    Charles Dale
    Charles Dale
    • DS Barry Grimes
    Ewan Stewart
    Ewan Stewart
    • Alistair Jackson
    Zoe Telford
    Zoe Telford
    • Christina Leith
    Christine Tremarco
    Christine Tremarco
    • DS Paula Savage
    Caroline Catz
    Caroline Catz
    • Liz Fenton
    Harry Eden
    Harry Eden
    • Russell Wade
    Steve John Shepherd
    Steve John Shepherd
    • Brian Marshall
    Stephen Lord
    Stephen Lord
    • Alex Collins
    Emil Marwa
    • DC Norbury
    Dan Armour
    • Thompson
    Jill Baker
    Jill Baker
    • Julie Ferguson
    Desmond Bayliss
    • Terence Sandals
    Alison Burrows
    • Social Worker
    Tom Charnock
    • Charley Meikle
    Gemma Clarke
    • Yvonne
    Adam Colclough
    • Scene of Crime Officer
    Faye Cook
    • Sam Fenton
    • Director
      • Sallie Aprahamian
    • Writer
      • Frank Deasy
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    9franceseca_orr

    Realistic...

    Although, this film is quite disturbing, it has some brilliant performances and is a very realistic look on institutional abuse in children's home. Harry Eden for instance, was quite phenomenal playing the young abused Russell and I'm sure we'll be seeing more of him in the future, in fact he is making his hollywood movie debut, in the new peter pan movie. But back to the point, if you dont like un happy disturbing films, I dont recommend this to you, but for all who could get through it I recomend it to you, because it is better everyone knows the truth about these things, so we can help stop them. Granted this is a fictional peice, these things still go on, probably even more than they used to, and it happens to millions and millions of poor kids. So watch it!

    Cya, for now, luv, cesca

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    10helenparker1212

    the dark heart of the Care system

    Incredibly written and acted, a stunning performance from Steve John Shepherd as possibly one of the most disturbing characters ever. A dark look into world of care homes and abuse scandles.

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC drama (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      3 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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