City of Tiny Lights
“Some secrets should remain buried”
Synopsis
In the teeming, multicultural metropolis of modern-day London, a seemingly straightforward missing-person case launches a down-at-heel private eye into a dangerous world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue.
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City Of Tiny Lights - Official Trailer (2017)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-19
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Riz Ahmed
Tommy Akhtar
Cush Jumbo
Melody
James Floyd
Lovely
Billie Piper
Shelley
Roshan Seth
Farzad Akhtar
Hannah Rae
Young Shelley / Emma
Antonio Aakeel
Young Lovely
Reiss Kershi
Young Tommy
Vincent Regan
Tall Man / Schaeffer
Danny Webb
DS Cal Donnely
Ram John Holder
Trinidad Pete
Damson Idris
Hakim
Branko Tomović
Big John
George Sargeant
Stuart
Alexander Siddig
Al-Dabaran
Rizwan Shebani
Osman
Barry Aird
Jerry Quinn
Myriam Acharki
Mrs Elbaz
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 2017
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Travis
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Neate
- Original Score
- Ruth Barrett
- Original Title
- City of Tiny Lights
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- Sixteen Films, BBC Film, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, UK Film Council, NDF International, Fel-UK, Icon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Travis
Patrick Neate
Ruth Barrett
Felix Wiedemann, Liam Iandoli
David Charap
Michiyo Yoshizaki, Marc Samuelson, Christine Langan, Joe Oppenheimer, Natascha Wharton
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Travis
Director
Patrick Neate
Writer
Rebecca O'Brien
Producer
Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto
Producer
Felix Wiedemann
Director of Photography
David Charap
Editor
Víctor Molero
Production Design
Claire Anderson
Costume Design
Tim Barter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ruth Barrett
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Tiny Lights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of Tiny Lights about?
In the teeming, multicultural metropolis of modern-day London, a seemingly straightforward missing-person case launches a down-at-heel private eye into a dangerous world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue.
Who directed City of Tiny Lights?
City of Tiny Lights was directed by Pete Travis.
Who stars in City of Tiny Lights?
The principal cast of City of Tiny Lights includes Riz Ahmed, Cush Jumbo, James Floyd, Billie Piper, Roshan Seth.
When was City of Tiny Lights released and how long is it?
City of Tiny Lights was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for City of Tiny Lights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of Tiny Lights was composed by Ruth Barrett.
Is City of Tiny Lights based on a book or true story?
City of Tiny Lights is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick Neate".
What is the age rating and content advisory for City of Tiny Lights?
City of Tiny Lights holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).