Shooters
“Makes most British gangster films look like the teletubbies”
Synopsis
Shooters is a drama documentary film, directed by Dan Reed for Suspect Device Films. The film is set in Liverpool and used local criminals as actors depicting the lives of local 'gangsters'. It is most notable for having been completely unscripted apart from a brief outline; each scene was improvised and ad-libbed by the actors themselves.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Wayland
Big John
Desmond Bayliss
Dezzy
Franny Bennett
Franny
Paul Attah
Paul
Christopher Scully
Scully
Stephen Condon
Stephen
Ricky Rowe
Ricky
Shakira Jones
Shakira
Cheryl Varley
Big John's Ex
Ali Awad
Dezzy's Driver
Andrew Winrow
Porsche Man
Mark Sweeney
Man Washing Crack
Tariq Rahman
Man Washing Crack
Flossie Kofi
Dezzy's Mum
Lynsey France
Woman at Dezzy's Flat
Michael Dasent
Straightener Opponent
Arran C. Coghlan
Man with Bentley
Paul Johnson
Manchester Crew
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Reed
- Original Score
- John Murphy, Daniel L. Griffiths
- Original Title
- Shooters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, Suspect Device Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Reed
Dan Reed
John Murphy, Daniel L. Griffiths
Jacek Petrycki
Stefan Ronowicz
Dan Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Reed
Director
Dan Reed
Screenplay
Dan Reed
Producer
Stefan Ronowicz
Editor
Jacek Petrycki
Director of Photography
Daniel L. Griffiths
Original Music Composer
Tom Delmar
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shooters about?
Shooters is a drama documentary film, directed by Dan Reed for Suspect Device Films. The film is set in Liverpool and used local criminals as actors depicting the lives of local 'gangsters'. It is most notable for having been completely unscripted apart from a brief outline; each scene was improvised and ad-libbed by the actors themselves.
Who directed Shooters?
Shooters was directed by Dan Reed.
Who stars in Shooters?
The principal cast of Shooters includes John Wayland, Desmond Bayliss, Franny Bennett, Paul Attah, Christopher Scully.
When was Shooters released and how long is it?
Shooters was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Shooters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shooters was composed by John Murphy, Daniel L. Griffiths.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shooters?
Shooters holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).