Nail Bomber: Manhunt

2021 1h 12m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 55

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Synopsis

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This documentary examines the 1999 London bombings that targeted Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities, and the race to find the far-right perpetrator. He terrorized a city, seeking to ignite a race war but justice was served by those who wouldn't let his hate win.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tony Blair
Himself (archive Footage)
Nick Ross
Himself (archive Footage)
Alan Fry
Himself (archive Footage)
Mike Franklin
Himself
John Tyndall
Himself (archive Footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Daniel Vernon
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 5 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 Daniel Vernon, shot by Johann Perry. 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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Original score by Andrew Philips. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Tony Blair and Nick Ross and Alan Fry carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt12939812 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Daniel Vernon directs. Johann Perry behind the camera. Andrew Philips scores. Rupert Houseman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Daniel Vernon, shot by Johann Perry. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Andrew Philips. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Rupert Houseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Tony Blair and Nick Ross and Alan Fry carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt12939812 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.