Tower Block

2012 1h 30m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 199

ThrillerAction

Synopsis

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A year after witnessing a murder, residents of Tower Block 31 find themselves being picked off by a sniper, pitting those lucky enough to be alive into a battle for survival.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sheridan Smith
Becky
Ralph Brown
Neville
Russell Tovey
Paul
Jack O'Connell
Kurtis
Jill Baker
Violet
Julie Graham
Carol
Christopher Fulford
Kevin
Steven Cree
DC Devlin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ronnie Thompson
Writers: James Moran
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ronnie Thompson, shot by Ben Moulden. 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 Owen Morris. 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 Kate Coggins 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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Sheridan Smith and Ralph Brown and Russell Tovey carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1992258 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ronnie Thompson directs. Ben Moulden behind the camera. Owen Morris scores. Kate Coggins cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Directed by Ronnie Thompson, shot by Ben Moulden. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Owen Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kate Coggins shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sheridan Smith and Ralph Brown and Russell Tovey carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1992258 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.