Down Among the Big Boys
Synopsis
Set in Glasgow, Louie, the detective son of an upright police sergeant, is about to marry. His intended is the daughter of JoJo (Connolly), a wealthy and compulsive thief who attempts a spectacular robbery. Louie is put in charge of the investigation of JoJo's latest enterprise. JoJo learns of his peril and begins an exercise in risk management.
Top Cast
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Billy Connolly
JoJo Donnelly
Maggie Bell
Jean Donnelly
Ashley Jensen
Claire Donnelly
Douglas Henshall
Louie Gibbons
John Murtagh
Garry
Ewan Stewart
Mick
Rab Affleck
Bungalow
Ken Drury
Louis Gibbons
Alex Norton
Dan Gibbons
Katherine Stark
Jenny Gibbons
Freddie Boardley
William
Gary Lewis
Jacketless
John Bett
Sam the Forger
Simon Donald
Aiden
Victoria Nairn
Jane
Iain Agnew
John Farrow
Caroline Paterson
Young Wife
Garry Stewart
Young Husband
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Gormley
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter McDougall
- Original Score
- Simon Chamberlain, Ray Russell
- Original Title
- Down Among the Big Boys
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Gormley
Peter McDougall
Simon Chamberlain, Ray Russell
Elmer Cossey
David Harvie
Richard Broke, Bill Bryden, Andy Park
Department Leadership Roster
Peter McDougall
Writer
Charles Gormley
Director
Campbell Gordon
Production Design
Andy Park
Producer
Simon Chamberlain
Original Music Composer
Ray Russell
Original Music Composer
David Harvie
Editor
Elmer Cossey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down Among the Big Boys
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What is Down Among the Big Boys about?
Set in Glasgow, Louie, the detective son of an upright police sergeant, is about to marry. His intended is the daughter of JoJo (Connolly), a wealthy and compulsive thief who attempts a spectacular robbery. Louie is put in charge of the investigation of JoJo's latest enterprise. JoJo learns of his peril and begins an exercise in risk management.
Who directed Down Among the Big Boys?
Down Among the Big Boys was directed by Charles Gormley.
Who stars in Down Among the Big Boys?
The principal cast of Down Among the Big Boys includes Billy Connolly, Maggie Bell, Ashley Jensen, Douglas Henshall, John Murtagh.
When was Down Among the Big Boys released and how long is it?
Down Among the Big Boys was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Down Among the Big Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down Among the Big Boys was composed by Simon Chamberlain, Ray Russell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down Among the Big Boys?
Down Among the Big Boys holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).