New Town Killers
“A game. A hunt. A kill.”
Synopsis
Two private bankers, Alistair and Jamie, who have the world at their feet get their kicks from playing a 12 hour game of hunt, hide and seek with people from the margins of society. Their next target is Sean Macdonald a parentless teenager who lives with his sister on a housing estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh. She's in debt, he's going nowhere fast. Sean agrees to play for cash.
Top Cast
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Dougray Scott
Alistair Raskolnikov
Alastair Mackenzie
Jamie Stewart
James Anthony Pearson
Sean Macdonald
Liz White
Alice Kelly
Charles Mnene
Sam
Shelley Conn
Julie Stewart
Karen Gillan
Young Girl at Bus Station
Kim Chapman
Jamie Michie
Police Officer 1
Jenny Foulds
Police Officer 2
Leon Butler
News Footage Police Officer
Neil McNulty
Turbonegro Fan
Rebecca Palmer
Woman Loan Shark
Ruaraidh Murray
Gang Leader
Sheila Donald
Old Woman
Kim Chapman
Nightclub Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Jobson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Jobson
- Original Score
- Stephen Hilton
- Original Title
- New Town Killers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Screen East, Independent, Scottish Screen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Jobson
Richard Jobson
Stephen Hilton
Simon Dennis
Steven Sander
Luc Roeg
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Jobson
Director
Luc Roeg
Producer
Steven Sander
Editor
Richard Jobson
Screenplay
Simon Dennis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Town Killers
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What is New Town Killers about?
Two private bankers, Alistair and Jamie, who have the world at their feet get their kicks from playing a 12 hour game of hunt, hide and seek with people from the margins of society. Their next target is Sean Macdonald a parentless teenager who lives with his sister on a housing estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh. She's in debt, he's going nowhere fast. Sean agrees to play for cash.
Who directed New Town Killers?
New Town Killers was directed by Richard Jobson.
Who stars in New Town Killers?
The principal cast of New Town Killers includes Dougray Scott, Alastair Mackenzie, James Anthony Pearson, Liz White, Charles Mnene.
When was New Town Killers released and how long is it?
New Town Killers was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for New Town Killers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Town Killers was composed by Stephen Hilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New Town Killers?
New Town Killers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).