The Angels' Share

"Four Friends. One Mission. Lots of Spirit."

2012 1h 41m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 639

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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Robbie is a Glasgow boy locked in a family feud who just wants a way out. On community service, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo. Little did Robbie imagine that turning to drink might change their lives, leading them to the distilleries of the Scottish Highlands and the biggest gamble of his life.

“Four Friends. One Mission. Lots of Spirit.”

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Cast

Paul Brannigan
Robbie
Siobhan Reilly
Leonie
John Henshaw
Harry
Gary Maitland
Albert
William Ruane
Rhino
Jasmin Riggins
Mo
Scott Dymond
Willy
Scott Kyle
Clancy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ken Loach
Writers: Paul Laverty
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ken Loach, shot by Robbie Ryan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jonathan Morris shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Paul Brannigan and Siobhan Reilly and John Henshaw carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Four Friends. One Mission. Lots of Spirit.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1924394 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ken Loach directs. Robbie Ryan behind the camera. George Fenton scores. Jonathan Morris cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 14 years ago.
2International production across 4 countries: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium.
3Directed by Ken Loach, shot by Robbie Ryan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jonathan Morris shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Paul Brannigan and Siobhan Reilly and John Henshaw carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Four Friends. One Mission. Lots of Spirit.".
8IMDB entry: tt1924394 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.