The Mark of Cain
“The scars of war run deep.”
Synopsis
After a bomb kills their company commander in Iraq, British soldiers Treacle and Shane are ordered to round up suspects and use torture on the detainees. Back home, the press gets the story and the pair achieves instant infamy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mark Of Cain TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gerard Kearns
Mark 'Treacle' Tate
Matthew McNulty
Shane Gulliver
Elliot Cowan
Capitaine Worriss
Brendan Coyle
Davey Gulliver
Heather Craney
Brenda Tate
Shaun Dingwall
Major Godber
Dhafer L'Abidine
Abdullah Omar
Naomi Bentley
Shelley
William Atkinson
Padre Walker
Leo Gregory
Lance Corporal Quealey
Alistair Petrie
Major Rod Gilchrist
Pip Torrens
Colonel Hampton
Roger Barclay
Adjutant
Matthew Gravelle
Chaplain
Andrew Readman
Military Doctor
Barry Sloane
TA Pvt Glynn
Michael Byrne
Lieut General Strathairn
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Munden
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Marchant
- Original Score
- Ben Bartlett
- Original Title
- The Mark of Cain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Red Production Company, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Munden
Tony Marchant
Ben Bartlett
Matt Gray
Philip Kloss
Nicola Shindler, Liza Marshall, Lynn Horsford
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Munden
Director
Tony Marchant
Writer
Lynn Horsford
Producer
Matt Gray
Director of Photography
Philip Kloss
Editor
Alexandra Caulfield
Costume Design
Luana Hanson
Production Design
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mark of Cain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mark of Cain about?
After a bomb kills their company commander in Iraq, British soldiers Treacle and Shane are ordered to round up suspects and use torture on the detainees. Back home, the press gets the story and the pair achieves instant infamy.
Who directed The Mark of Cain?
The Mark of Cain was directed by Marc Munden.
Who stars in The Mark of Cain?
The principal cast of The Mark of Cain includes Gerard Kearns, Matthew McNulty, Elliot Cowan, Brendan Coyle, Heather Craney.
When was The Mark of Cain released and how long is it?
The Mark of Cain was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mark of Cain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mark of Cain was composed by Ben Bartlett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mark of Cain?
The Mark of Cain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).