

TwentyFourSeven
“Everybody wants to be somebody.”
Synopsis
In a typical English working-class town, the juveniles have nothing more to do than hang around in gangs. One day, Alan Darcy, a highly motivated man with the same kind of youth experience, starts trying to get the young people off the street and into doing something they can believe in: Boxing. Darcy opens a boxing club, aiming to bring the rival gangs together.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shane Meadows on TwentyFourSeven | BFI Q&AOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bob Hoskins
Alan Darcy
Danny Nussbaum
Tim
Bruce Jones
Geoff
Annette Badland
Pat
Frank Harper
Ronnie Marsh
Darren O. Campbell
Daz (as Darren Campbell)
Karl Collins
Stuart
Justin Brady
Gadget
Jimmy Hynd
Meggy
Johann Myers
Benny
James Corden
Carl 'Tonka' Marsh
Mat Hand
Wesley 'Fagash' Fraser
James Hooton
'Wolfman' Knighty
Pamela Cundell
Auntie Iris
Sarah Thom
Louise
Sammy Pasha
Jimmy Marsh
Gina Aris
Sharon
Ladene Hall
Pob
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane Meadows
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Fraser, Shane Meadows
- Original Score
- Boo Hewerdine
- Original Title
- TwentyFourSeven
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Scala Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Meadows
Paul Fraser, Shane Meadows
Boo Hewerdine
Ashley Rowe
William Diver
George Faber, Imogen West, Nik Powell, David M. Thompson, Stephen Woolley
Department Leadership Roster
Boo Hewerdine
Original Music Composer
Shane Meadows
Director
William Diver
Editor
Paul Fraser
Writer
Shane Meadows
Writer
Imogen West
Producer
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Philip Crichton
Costume Design
Vincent Keane
Stunt Coordinator
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TwentyFourSeven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is TwentyFourSeven about?
In a typical English working-class town, the juveniles have nothing more to do than hang around in gangs. One day, Alan Darcy, a highly motivated man with the same kind of youth experience, starts trying to get the young people off the street and into doing something they can believe in: Boxing. Darcy opens a boxing club, aiming to bring the rival gangs together.
Who directed TwentyFourSeven?
TwentyFourSeven was directed by Shane Meadows.
Who stars in TwentyFourSeven?
The principal cast of TwentyFourSeven includes Bob Hoskins, Danny Nussbaum, Bruce Jones, Annette Badland, Frank Harper.
When was TwentyFourSeven released and how long is it?
TwentyFourSeven was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for TwentyFourSeven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for TwentyFourSeven was composed by Boo Hewerdine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for TwentyFourSeven?
TwentyFourSeven holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).




















