Slapper

2008 0h 15m EN

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3.5

SKIP

★3.5TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nathaniel Gleed
James
Kieran Bew
Peter
Iain Glen
Red / Michael Simmons
Bill Nighy
Arnold Percy
Benedict Wong
David
Cal MacAninch
Jack / Lad 1
Melanie Kilburn
Mary
Peter Wight
Stuart

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Writers: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, shot by Baz Irvine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Joe Walker 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

ERA

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Nathaniel Gleed and Kieran Bew and Iain Glen carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1248891 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chiwetel Ejiofor directs. Baz Irvine behind the camera. Joe Walker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, shot by Baz Irvine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Joe Walker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Nathaniel Gleed and Kieran Bew and Iain Glen carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1248891 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.