The Legend of Barney Thomson
Synopsis
Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-17
Top Cast
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Robert Carlyle
Barney
Emma Thompson
Cemolina
Ray Winstone
Holdall
Ashley Jensen
Detective Inspector June Robertson
James Cosmo
James Henderson
Tom Courtenay
Chief Superintendent McManaman
Kevin Guthrie
MacPherson
Martin Compston
Chris
Stephen McCole
Wullie
Brian Pettifer
Charlie
Paul Ellard
Bingo caller
Scott Dymond
Customer Number 1
Eileen McCallum
Mrs. Gaffney
Barbara Rafferty
Jean Monkrieff
Matt Costello
Chris' Creepy Neighbour
Ruari Cannon
Well Dressed Young Man
Skye Cooper Barr
Margaret
Finlay Welsh
Jenkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
BBC First British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 2, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 1, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carlyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Cowan, Colin McLaren
- Original Score
- Antony Genn, Martin Slattery
- Original Title
- The Legend of Barney Thomson
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Trinity Works Entertainment, Latitude Media, Sigma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Carlyle
Richard Cowan, Colin McLaren
Antony Genn, Martin Slattery
Fabian Wagner
Mike Banas
Daria Jovicic, Doug Apatow, Krysanne Katsoolis, Brian Coffey, Richard Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Dempster
Production Design
Richard Cowan
Writer
Mike Banas
Editor
Robert Carlyle
Director
Colin McLaren
Writer
Brian Coffey
Producer
Richard Cowan
Producer
John G. Lenic
Producer
Fabian Wagner
Director of Photography
Kaleena Kiff
Producer
Sharon Long
Costume Design
Antony Genn
Original Music Composer
Martin Slattery
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Barney Thomson
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What is The Legend of Barney Thomson about?
Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.
Who directed The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The Legend of Barney Thomson was directed by Robert Carlyle.
Who stars in The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The principal cast of The Legend of Barney Thomson includes Robert Carlyle, Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone, Ashley Jensen, James Cosmo.
When was The Legend of Barney Thomson released and how long is it?
The Legend of Barney Thomson was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Barney Thomson was composed by Antony Genn, Martin Slattery.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The Legend of Barney Thomson holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).