Elephant
“"For some of us, 'The Troubles' is the elephant in our living room"”
Synopsis
A chilling depiction of a series of violent killings during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard MacLaverty
- Original Title
- Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- BBC Northern Ireland, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Clarke
Bernard MacLaverty
Philip Dawson, John Ward
Don O'Donovan
Danny Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Clarke
Director
Philip Dawson
Director of Photography
Bernard MacLaverty
Writer
John Ward
Director of Photography
Don O'Donovan
Editor
Danny Boyle
Producer
Maggie Donnelly
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elephant
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What is Elephant about?
A chilling depiction of a series of violent killings during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Who directed Elephant?
Elephant was directed by Alan Clarke.
Who stars in Elephant?
The principal cast of Elephant includes Gary Walker, Bill Hamilton, Michael Foyle, Danny Small, Robert J. Taylor.
When was Elephant released and how long is it?
Elephant was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elephant?
Elephant holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).