Fly Tippers
Synopsis
The film follows Connemara emigrants in London who make a living fly-tipping. In the 1980s as Thatcher's entrepreneurial friends were demolishing buildings almost as fast as they were constructing new ones, tons of rubbish would be carried to designated sites outside the city causing chaotic and time-consuming traffic conditions (very unprofitable!). Enter the fly-tippers! these men and their lorries didn't waste time in traffic, they found the nearest empty space for dumping, the local authority had to clean up the mess, the builders and contractors turned a blind eye.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Quinn
- Original Title
- Fly Tippers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Quinn
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fly Tippers
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What is Fly Tippers about?
The film follows Connemara emigrants in London who make a living fly-tipping. In the 1980s as Thatcher's entrepreneurial friends were demolishing buildings almost as fast as they were constructing new ones, tons of rubbish would be carried to designated sites outside the city causing chaotic and time-consuming traffic conditions (very unprofitable!). Enter the fly-tippers! these men and their lorries didn't waste time in traffic, they found the nearest empty space for dumping, the local authority had to clean up the mess, the builders and contractors turned a blind eye.
Who directed Fly Tippers?
Fly Tippers was directed by Bob Quinn.
Who stars in Fly Tippers?
The principal cast of Fly Tippers includes Not specified.
When was Fly Tippers released and how long is it?
Fly Tippers was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 27m.