Shoreditch
“"BLACKMAIL, DRUGS, AND SUICIDE"”
Synopsis
London 1939. In the weeks before the beginning of the Second World War, the Say When jazz club keeps London's Shoreditch swinging. Run by Thomas (Richie) and his wife Massie (Natasha Wightman), it's a place where gangsters and aristocrats, home office gents, and loose women can kick back and relax. Thomas' job is to keep everything running smoothly. But when he starts having an affair with singer Butterfly (Joely Richardson), this carefully balanced world disintegrates into blackmail, drugs, and suicide.
Top Cast
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Joely Richardson
Butterfly
Shane Richie
Thomas Hickman
Glen Murphy
Albert Challis
John Standing
Jenson Thackery
Natasha Wightman
Masie Hickman
Jonathan Coy
Karl
Adam Ross
Tom Hickman
Joe Shaw
William Nichols
Claire Tyler
Abigail
Douglas McFerran
Inspector Turner
Tony Longhurst
Lazy
Paul Nipper
Gangster
Jacqui Dankworth
Tilly Lester (as Jacqueline Dankworth)
Dane Bowers
Guest Singer
Brian Bovell
Chad
Hugh Cecil
William Senior
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm Needs
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Needs
- Original Score
- Steve Brown
- Original Title
- Shoreditch
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm Needs
Malcolm Needs
Steve Brown
Henry Richardson, Louisa Harding
Philippe Martinez, Jacqueline Quella, Malcolm Needs, Alan Latham, Shane Richie
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Needs
Director
Henry Richardson
Editor
Malcolm Needs
Writer
Philippe Martinez
Producer
Steve Brown
Original Music Composer
Malcolm Needs
Producer
Alan Latham
Producer
Louisa Harding
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shoreditch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoreditch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shoreditch about?
London 1939. In the weeks before the beginning of the Second World War, the Say When jazz club keeps London's Shoreditch swinging. Run by Thomas (Richie) and his wife Massie (Natasha Wightman), it's a place where gangsters and aristocrats, home office gents, and loose women can kick back and relax. Thomas' job is to keep everything running smoothly. But when he starts having an affair with singer Butterfly (Joely Richardson), this carefully balanced world disintegrates into blackmail, drugs, and suicide.
Who directed Shoreditch?
Shoreditch was directed by Malcolm Needs.
Who stars in Shoreditch?
The principal cast of Shoreditch includes Joely Richardson, Shane Richie, Glen Murphy, John Standing, Natasha Wightman.
When was Shoreditch released and how long is it?
Shoreditch was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Shoreditch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoreditch was composed by Steve Brown.