Sexy Beast
“Yes or yes?”
Synopsis
Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-07
Top Cast
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Ray Winstone
Gal
Ben Kingsley
Don Logan
Ian McShane
Teddy Bass
Amanda Redman
Deedee
James Fox
Harry
Cavan Kendall
Aitch
Julianne White
Jackie
Álvaro Monje
Enrique
Robert Atiko
Andy
Nieves del Amo Oruet
Air Hostess
Enrique Alemán Fabrega
Pilot
Gérard Barray
Spanish Official
José Maria Cano Ramos
Felipe's Friend 1
Desirée Erasmus
Jean
Santiago Frías Muñoz
Policia 2
José Hernández
Ginger Air Steward
Ana Maldonado Herreria
Maruja / Matronly Woman
Andy Lucas
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 12, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Glazer
- Screenplay & Story
- David Scinto, Louis Mellis
- Original Score
- Roque Baños
- Original Title
- Sexy Beast
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Recorded Picture Company, KanZaman Productions, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Glazer
David Scinto, Louis Mellis
Roque Baños
Ivan Bird
John Scott, Sam Sneade
Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
David Scinto
Screenplay
Ivan Bird
Director of Photography
Jonathan Glazer
Director
John Scott
Editor
Louis Mellis
Screenplay
Sam Sneade
Editor
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Miguel Pedregosa
Stunt Coordinator
Jan Houllevigue
Production Design
Louise Stjernsward
Costume Design
Roque Baños
Original Music Composer
Mark Nelmes
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sexy Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sexy Beast about?
Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job.
Who directed Sexy Beast?
Sexy Beast was directed by Jonathan Glazer.
Who stars in Sexy Beast?
The principal cast of Sexy Beast includes Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman, James Fox.
When was Sexy Beast released and how long is it?
Sexy Beast was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Sexy Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sexy Beast was composed by Roque Baños.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sexy Beast?
Sexy Beast holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).