Mr. Nice
“43 Aliases. 89 Phone Lines. This is the Story of Howard Marks.”
Synopsis
Biopic about 1970s Welsh marijuana trafficker Howard Marks, whose inventive smuggling schemes made him a huge success in the drug trade, as well as leading to dealings with both the IRA and British Intelligence. Based on Marks' biography with the same title.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mr. Nice - Movie Trailer (2010)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-31
Top Cast
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Rhys Ifans
Howard Marks
Chloë Sevigny
Judy Marks
David Thewlis
Jim McCann
Luis Tosar
Craig Lovato
Crispin Glover
Ernie Combs
Omid Djalili
Saleem Malik
Christian McKay
Hamilton McMillan
Elsa Pataky
Ilze
Jack Huston
Graham Plinston
Jamie Harris
Patrick Lane
Sara Sugarman
Edna Marks
William Thomas
Dennis Marks
Andrew Tiernan
Alan Marcuson
Kinsey Packard
Patti Hayes
Ania Sowinski
Maureen
James Jagger
Joshua Macmillan
Howell Evans
George the Scout
Ken Russell
Russell Miegs
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$851K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Rose
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Rose
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Mr. Nice
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $851K
- Production Studios
- KanZaman Productions, Prescience, Lipsync Productions, Independent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Rose
Bernard Rose, Howard Marks
Philip Glass
Bernard Rose
Teresa Font, Bernard Rose
Luc Roeg, Andrew Orr, Daniel Shepherd, Norman Merry, Lisa Enos
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Bernard Rose
Screenplay
Bernard Rose
Director
Luc Roeg
Producer
Teresa Font
Editor
Lisa Enos
Producer
Max Gottlieb
Production Design
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Bernard Rose
Editor
Bernard Rose
Director of Photography
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Nice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Nice about?
Biopic about 1970s Welsh marijuana trafficker Howard Marks, whose inventive smuggling schemes made him a huge success in the drug trade, as well as leading to dealings with both the IRA and British Intelligence. Based on Marks' biography with the same title.
Who directed Mr. Nice?
Mr. Nice was directed by Bernard Rose.
Who stars in Mr. Nice?
The principal cast of Mr. Nice includes Rhys Ifans, Chloë Sevigny, David Thewlis, Luis Tosar, Crispin Glover.
When was Mr. Nice released and how long is it?
Mr. Nice was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did Mr. Nice make at the box office?
Mr. Nice grossed $851K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Nice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Nice was composed by Philip Glass.
Is Mr. Nice based on a book or true story?
Mr. Nice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Marks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Nice?
Mr. Nice holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).