The Firm
“We come in peace, we leave you in pieces”
Synopsis
A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooligans. When 'The Firm' decide to confront a rival gang, it ends in tragedy.
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The Firm | BFI DVD (on BFI Blu-ray and DVD 23 May)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-09
Top Cast
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Gary Oldman
Bex Bissell
Lesley Manville
Sue Bissell
Phil Davis
Yeti
Andrew Wilde
Oboe
William Vanderpuye
Aitch
Charles Lawson
Trigg
Jay Simpson
Dominic
Patrick Murray
Nunk
Robbie Gee
Snowy
Terry Sue-Patt
Yusef
Nick Dunning
Simon
Nicholas Hewetson
Beef
Steve McFadden
Billy
Steve Sweeney
JT
Hepburn Graham
JT
Dan Hildebrand
Sully
Kevin Allen
Lomax
Roderick Smith
Cliffie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Hunter Ashton
- Original Title
- The Firm
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Clarke
Al Hunter Ashton
Ben Philpott, Richard Philpott, John Ward
John Strickland
David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Clarke
Director
Al Hunter Ashton
Writer
Ben Philpott
Director of Photography
Richard Philpott
Director of Photography
John Ward
Director of Photography
John Strickland
Editor
David M. Thompson
Producer
Maggie Chappelhow
Costume Design
Christopher Robilliard
Production Design
Rachel Heady
Production Design
Helena Ash
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Firm
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What is The Firm about?
A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooligans. When 'The Firm' decide to confront a rival gang, it ends in tragedy.
Who directed The Firm?
The Firm was directed by Alan Clarke.
Who stars in The Firm?
The principal cast of The Firm includes Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davis, Andrew Wilde, William Vanderpuye.
When was The Firm released and how long is it?
The Firm was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.