Bullet Boy
“You only get one shot at life.”
Synopsis
Ricky is just out of a young offenders institute, heading home to Hackney and determined to go straight. Instead, he heads straight for trouble when he becomes involved in a street confrontation, siding with his best friend Wisdom against a local rude boy. The trouble escalates into a series of tit-for-tat incidents that threaten to spiral out of control. Ricky's 12-year-old brother Curtis, hero-worships Ricky, though he appears smart enough to know he doesn't want to follow his example. Yet, despite the stern warnings from his mother and support from her friends in the community, might Ricky's bad boy allure be too attractive for Curtis to resist?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saul Dibb
- Screenplay & Story
- Saul Dibb, Catherine Johnson
- Original Score
- Neil Davidge, Robert Del Naja
- Original Title
- Bullet Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saul Dibb
Saul Dibb, Catherine Johnson
Neil Davidge, Robert Del Naja
Marcel Zyskind
Masahiro Hirakubo, John Mister
Marc Boothe, Ruth Caleb, Paul Hamann, Michael Tait, Paul Trijbits
Department Leadership Roster
Saul Dibb
Director
Saul Dibb
Writer
Catherine Johnson
Writer
Marc Boothe
Producer
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Paul Hamann
Producer
Michael Tait
Producer
Neil Davidge
Original Music Composer
Robert Del Naja
Original Music Composer
Marcel Zyskind
Director of Photography
Masahiro Hirakubo
Editor
John Mister
Editor
Melanie Allen
Production Design
James Keast
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullet Boy
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What is Bullet Boy about?
Ricky is just out of a young offenders institute, heading home to Hackney and determined to go straight. Instead, he heads straight for trouble when he becomes involved in a street confrontation, siding with his best friend Wisdom against a local rude boy. The trouble escalates into a series of tit-for-tat incidents that threaten to spiral out of control. Ricky's 12-year-old brother Curtis, hero-worships Ricky, though he appears smart enough to know he doesn't want to follow his example. Yet, despite the stern warnings from his mother and support from her friends in the community, might Ricky's bad boy allure be too attractive for Curtis to resist?
Who directed Bullet Boy?
Bullet Boy was directed by Saul Dibb.
Who stars in Bullet Boy?
The principal cast of Bullet Boy includes Ashley Walters, Luke Fraser, Clare Perkins, Curtis Walker, Sharea Samuels.
When was Bullet Boy released and how long is it?
Bullet Boy was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Bullet Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullet Boy was composed by Neil Davidge, Robert Del Naja.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullet Boy?
Bullet Boy holds official age classifications: CA: R.