London Kills Me
“The boot's a hoot!”
Synopsis
For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of London's drug world by taking a job as a waiter in a 'normal' restaurant. But to do this he must come up with a "sensible" pair of shoes, an item that his homeless meanderings hasn't provided him.
Top Cast
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Justin Chadwick
Clint Eastwood
Steven Mackintosh
Muffdiver
Emer McCourt
Sylvie
Roshan Seth
Dr. Bubba
Fiona Shaw
Headley
Brad Dourif
Hemingway
Naveen Andrews
Bike
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Nanny
Tony Haygarth
Burns
Nick Dunning
Faulkner
Stevan Rimkus
Tom Tom
Eleanor David
Lily
Alun Armstrong
John Stone
Rowena King
Melanie
Garry Cooper
Mr. G.
Gordon Warnecke
Mr G.'s Assistant
Evelyn Doggart
Mr G.'s Girl
Chale Charles
Mr G.'s Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanif Kureishi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanif Kureishi
- Original Score
- Sarah Sarhandi, Mark Springer
- Original Title
- London Kills Me
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanif Kureishi
Hanif Kureishi
Sarah Sarhandi, Mark Springer
Edward Lachman
Jon Gregory
Tim Bevan, Graham Bradstreet, Judith Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Hanif Kureishi
Director
Hanif Kureishi
Writer
Jon Gregory
Editor
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Stuart Walker
Production Design
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Tim Bevan
Producer
Judith Hunt
Producer
Sarah Sarhandi
Original Music Composer
Mark Springer
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About London Kills Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is London Kills Me about?
For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of London's drug world by taking a job as a waiter in a 'normal' restaurant. But to do this he must come up with a "sensible" pair of shoes, an item that his homeless meanderings hasn't provided him.
Who directed London Kills Me?
London Kills Me was directed by Hanif Kureishi.
Who stars in London Kills Me?
The principal cast of London Kills Me includes Justin Chadwick, Steven Mackintosh, Emer McCourt, Roshan Seth, Fiona Shaw.
When was London Kills Me released and how long is it?
London Kills Me was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for London Kills Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for London Kills Me was composed by Sarah Sarhandi, Mark Springer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for London Kills Me?
London Kills Me holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).