The Fall of the Essex Boys

"You think you know about the Range Rover murders...Think again."

2012 1h 27m EN

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★4.5TMDB · 26

Crime

Synopsis

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The rise and fall of the Essex Boys gang - the drugs, the violence and, of course, the murders. The real story is the most shocking of all.

“You think you know about the Range Rover murders...Think again.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Simon Phillips
Craig Rolfe
Robert Cavanah
Mickey Steele
Kierston Wareing
Karen
Jay Brown
Tony Tucker
Peter Barrett
Pat Tate
Nick Nevern
Daniel Nicholls
Kate Magowan
Emma
Tony Denham
Jack Whomes

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Tanter
Writers: Stephen Reynolds
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Part of the "Essex Boys" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Tanter, shot by Haider Zafar. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Simon Phillips and Robert Cavanah and Kierston Wareing carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You think you know about the Range Rover murders...Think again.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2364659 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Paul Tanter directs. Haider Zafar behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Part of the "Essex Boys" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Paul Tanter, shot by Haider Zafar. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Simon Phillips and Robert Cavanah and Kierston Wareing carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "You think you know about the Range Rover murders...Think again.".
7IMDB entry: tt2364659 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Haider Zafar
Production design: Felix Coles
Costume design: Georgina Napier
Makeup / hair: Victoria Poland
Sound: Keith Nixon
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Fall of the Essex Boys (2012)

Part of

Essex Boys

The Essex Boys film series (2000-2015) details the criminal activities of an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking, violence, and murders. The films depict their interactions with the criminal underworld of Essex and East London, exploring themes of crime, love, and power. The series showcases the group's power struggles and the personal consequences of their criminal activities on their families. The appeal lies in thrilling heists, power struggles, and plot twists. The films highlight the cost of violence and crime, loyalty among the group, and fierce repercussions for betrayal. With gritty realism and intricate details, the series delves into brotherhood, loyalty, and the consequences of broken trust. It reveals the complex, sophisticated operations of organized crime groups and their psychological and emotional impacts on members.