Essex Boys

"Some lines should never be crossed."

2000 1h 42m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 67

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Synopsis

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Billy has just scored an entry-level position with the local crime cartel. His first job is to mind Jason, a newly released thug with a vicious temper. Jason thinks it's his job to teach Billy about crime, drugs and women. Little does he know that Billy has his eyes on Jason's own wife, Lisa. When an ecstasy deal goes bad, Jason vows revenge on the boss, while Billy looks to take out Jason. Before long, bodies start turning up

“Some lines should never be crossed.”

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Cast

Sean Bean
Jason Locke
Charlie Creed-Miles
Billy Reynolds
Alex Kingston
Lisa Locke
Tom Wilkinson
John Dyke
Billy Murray
Perry Elley
Amelia Lowdell
Nicole
Larry Lamb
Peter Chase
Michael McKell
Wayne Lovell

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Terry Winsor
Writers: Jeff Pope, Terry Winsor
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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

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3 / 8

AWARDS

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Directed by Terry Winsor, shot by John Daly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Sean Bean and Charlie Creed-Miles and Alex Kingston carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Some lines should never be crossed.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0191996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Terry Winsor directs. John Daly behind the camera. Colin Towns scores. Edward Mansell cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Essex Boys" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Terry Winsor, shot by John Daly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Colin Towns. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Edward Mansell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sean Bean and Charlie Creed-Miles and Alex Kingston carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Some lines should never be crossed.".
8IMDB entry: tt0191996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: John Daly
Original score: Colin Towns
Editing: Edward Mansell
Production design: Chris Edwards
Costume design: Sarah Lubel
Runtime: 102 min · 1h 42m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Essex Boys (2000)

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.