Nil by Mouth
Synopsis
The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. Also in their family is Val and Billy's mother Janet and grandmother Kath. Billy is a drug addict and Raymond kicks him out of the house, making him live on his own. Raymond is generally a rough and even violent person, and that leads to problems in the life of the family.
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Top Cast
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Ray Winstone
Ray
Kathy Burke
Valerie
Charlie Creed-Miles
Billy
Laila Morse
Janet
Edna Doré
Kath
Chrissie Cotterill
Paula
Jon Morrison
Angus
Jamie Foreman
Mark
Neil Maskell
Schmuddie
Steve Sweeney
Danny
Ronnie Fox
Peter, pool player
John Blundell
Man with Knife
Sam Miller
Club Comic
Terry Rowley
M.C. in Club
Leah Fitzgerald
Michelle
Sydney Golder
Old Guy in Window
Kenan Hudaverdi
Laundrette Owner
Everton Nelson
Street Violinist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 19, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Oldman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Oldman
- Original Score
- Eric Clapton
- Original Title
- Nil by Mouth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- SE8 Group, EuropaCorp
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Eric Clapton
Ron Fortunato
Brad Fuller
Gary Oldman, Hilary Dwyer, Douglas Urbanski, Luc Besson
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Oldman
Writer
Gary Oldman
Producer
Hilary Dwyer
Producer
Gary Oldman
Director
Douglas Urbanski
Producer
Ron Fortunato
Director of Photography
Luc Besson
Producer
Brad Fuller
Editor
Eric Clapton
Original Music Composer
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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 Nil by Mouth
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What is Nil by Mouth about?
The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. Also in their family is Val and Billy's mother Janet and grandmother Kath. Billy is a drug addict and Raymond kicks him out of the house, making him live on his own. Raymond is generally a rough and even violent person, and that leads to problems in the life of the family.
Who directed Nil by Mouth?
Nil by Mouth was directed by Gary Oldman.
Who stars in Nil by Mouth?
The principal cast of Nil by Mouth includes Ray Winstone, Kathy Burke, Charlie Creed-Miles, Laila Morse, Edna Doré.
When was Nil by Mouth released and how long is it?
Nil by Mouth was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Nil by Mouth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nil by Mouth was composed by Eric Clapton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nil by Mouth?
Nil by Mouth holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).