Small Faces
“You are now entering Tongland”
Synopsis
Three teenage brothers, gang-member Bobby, troubled mama's boy Alan and self-assured prankster Lex, reside in a downtrodden section of Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1968. But while Bobby and Alan are beginning to experience the power of raging hormones, the story focuses on Lex, who begins a downward spiral after he accidentally shoots the leader of Bobby's gang. Lex's cockiness and immaturity unfortunately prevent him from understanding the effect his subsequent crimes will have on both himself, and on those around him.
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Small Faces Trailer (1996)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy MacKinnon, Gillies MacKinnon
- Original Score
- John E. Keane
- Original Title
- Small Faces
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $1.9M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillies MacKinnon
Billy MacKinnon, Gillies MacKinnon
John E. Keane
John de Borman
Scott Thomas
Billy MacKinnon, Andrea Calderwood, Eddie Dick, Mark Shivas, Steve Clark-Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Billy MacKinnon
Producer
Steve Clark-Hall
Producer
Gillies MacKinnon
Director
Scott Thomas
Editor
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Zoe MacLeod
Production Design
Kate Carin
Costume Design
Billy MacKinnon
Writer
Gillies MacKinnon
Writer
John E. Keane
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Faces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Small Faces about?
Three teenage brothers, gang-member Bobby, troubled mama's boy Alan and self-assured prankster Lex, reside in a downtrodden section of Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1968. But while Bobby and Alan are beginning to experience the power of raging hormones, the story focuses on Lex, who begins a downward spiral after he accidentally shoots the leader of Bobby's gang. Lex's cockiness and immaturity unfortunately prevent him from understanding the effect his subsequent crimes will have on both himself, and on those around him.
Who directed Small Faces?
Small Faces was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
Who stars in Small Faces?
The principal cast of Small Faces includes Iain Robertson, Joseph McFadden, Steven Duffy, Laura Fraser, Garry Sweeney.
When was Small Faces released and how long is it?
Small Faces was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Small Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Small Faces was composed by John E. Keane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Small Faces?
Small Faces holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).