Acceptable Levels
Synopsis
A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their responsibility to the people in the film.
Top Cast
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Kay Adshead
Sue
Andy Rashleigh
Simon
Patrick Higgins
Tony McAteer
Tracey Lynch
Roisin McAteer
Sally McCafferty
Kathleen McAteer
George Shane
Frank McAteer
Paul Jesson
Major Green
Frances Barber
Jill
Ian McElhinney
Andy
Derek Halligan
Ricky
Doyne Byrd
Lawrence
Rose McAdorey
Mary Nolan
Michael Gormley
Father Doherty
Roisina Brown
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Hann, Kate McManus, Ellin Hare, John Davies, Alastair Herron
- Original Score
- Nick Garvey
- Original Title
- Acceptable Levels
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Frontroom Films Limited, Belfast Film Workshop, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Davies
Gordon Hann, Kate McManus, Ellin Hare, John Davies, Alastair Herron
Nick Garvey
Angela Topping
Department Leadership Roster
John Davies
Director
Angela Topping
Producer
Gordon Hann
Writer
Kate McManus
Writer
Ellin Hare
Writer
John Davies
Writer
Alastair Herron
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acceptable Levels
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What is Acceptable Levels about?
A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their responsibility to the people in the film.
Who directed Acceptable Levels?
Acceptable Levels was directed by John Davies.
Who stars in Acceptable Levels?
The principal cast of Acceptable Levels includes Kay Adshead, Andy Rashleigh, Patrick Higgins, Tracey Lynch, Sally McCafferty.
When was Acceptable Levels released and how long is it?
Acceptable Levels was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Acceptable Levels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Acceptable Levels was composed by Nick Garvey.