After the banning of their original 1977 BBC TV version, director Alan Clarke (The Firm) and writer Phil Minton (Funny Farm) set out to remake their drama for the big screen to ensure that their vision got the audience it deserved. The resulting film, released here in a special Blu-ray edition to mark its 40th anniversary, was an even more vitriolic portrait of a corrupt and violent institution which stunned cinema audiences and caused outrage. Uncompromising in its depiction of everyday violence, retribution, suicide and sexual assault, Scum remains a cornerstone of the British realist cinema movement, and a savage and still shocking indictment of institutionalised violence and abuse. Limited Edition Features: 2013 2K restoration from the original negatives, newly re-graded and approved by cinematographer Phil Méheux Original mono audio Audio commentary with actor Ray Winstone and film critic Nigel Floyd (2006) Interview with actor Mick Ford (2019) Interview with actor Ray Burdis (2019) Interview with actor Perry Benson (2019) Interview with cinematographer Phil Méheux (2019) Interviews with association producer Martin Campbell (2019) Interview with producer Don Boyd (2019) Interview with editor Michael Bradsell (2019) Cast Memories (2005): featuring interviews with Phil Daniels and Julian Firth Archival interview with writer Roy Minton and producer Clive Parsons (2004) Archival interview with writer Roy Minton (2005) Archival interview with producers Davina Belling and Clive Parsons (2005) Archival interview with producer Don Boyd (2005) Original U' and X' certificate theatrical trailers Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Ashley Clark, recollections from cast and crew members, archival interviews with Alan Clarke, an extract from writer Roy Minton's novelisation, a look at Mary Whitehouse's High Court case over the film's television broadcast, an overview of contemporary critical responses, archival articles, and film credits Limited Edition of 5,000 copies All extras subject to change
Triple bill of hard-hitting British dramas written by and starring Noel Clarke. 'Kidulthood' (2006) follows a group of troubled 15-year-olds as they are given the day off school after a girl in their class commits suicide. Spending the day wandering the streets of London taking drugs, getting into fights, and indulging in underage sex, the gang slip ever further into a life of crime. In 'Adulthood' (2008), six years after killing his gang rival, Sam Peel (Clarke) is released from prison. He is soon confronted by those he hurt before his incarceration. Some have carried on with their lives, while others still have to deal with the repercussions of Sam's actions that fateful night. As he struggles to deal with his feelings of guilt, Sam soon finds his life threatened by a group of youths out for revenge. Finally, in 'Brotherhood' (2016), still struggling to come to terms with the events that saw him jailed for murder, Sam Peel again finds himself the target of local youths looking to get even. After realising he must face his tormentors head-on if he is to move on with his life, Peel seeks help from old friends in an attempt to finally break free from a chequered past that continues to haunt him.
Fox is writer Trevor Preston's magnum opus about a South London family who have lived in the Clapham area for generations. A microcosm of London and the way it has changed the series follows the ups and downs and conflicts within the family. A patriarch who rules his family with a mixture of benevolence and despotism 'King' Billy (Peter Vaughan) is a retired Covent Garden porter and his family consists of his second wife Connie and five sons: Vin (Bernard Hill) Ray (Derrick O'Connor) Joey (Larry Lamb) Kenny (Ray Winstone) and Phil (Eammon Boland).
In the harsh, unforgiving landscape of the Outback, Charlie Burns (Guy Pearce) is presented with an impossible proposition by local law enforcer Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone). To save his younger brother Mikey from the gallows he must track down and kill Arthur (Danny Huston), his psychotic older brother. While Charlie is forced to choose between revenge, loyalty and his own conscience, Stanley, having given up a civilised life in England, is determined to impose law and order and shield his innocent wife Martha (Emily Watson) from the brutalities of their new surroundings. A palpable sense of foreboding festers against the oppressive heat, as each character takes on their punishing moral dilemmas and the inevitable cycle of violence reaches its bloody conclusion.
In the harsh, unforgiving landscape of the Outback, Charlie Burns (Guy Pearce) is presented with an impossible proposition by local law enforcer Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone). To save his younger brother Mikey from the gallows he must track down and kill Arthur (Danny Huston), his psychotic older brother. While Charlie is forced to choose between revenge, loyalty and his own conscience, Stanley, having given up a civilised life in England, is determined to impose law and order and shield his innocent wife Martha (Emily Watson) from the brutalities of their new surroundings. A palpable sense of foreboding festers against the oppressive heat, as each character takes on their punishing moral dilemmas and the inevitable cycle of violence reaches its bloody conclusion. Newly restored in 4K director John Hillcoat (The Road, Triple 9) and writer Nick Cave's modern classic is released as a new 4K UHD, along with a Blu-ray disc featuring extensive new and archive extras. A release to satisfy existing fans and garner new ones. Extras Limited edition 2-disc set with bespoke packaging 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray feature presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) High Definition Blu-ray disc (featuring extras only) Audio commentary by John Hillcoat and Nick Cave Audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson Making of documentary Archive interviews with the cast and crew Trailer Fully illustrated perfect-bound book featuring new and archive writing on the film, stills, rare production documents, original reviews and full film credits Many other extras TBC
A contended ex-villain is forced into one last spectacular robbery by a psychotic face from his past in this mould-breaking stylish thriller by director Jonathan Glazer. Gary Dove (Ray Winstone) is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with the wife he adores. His perfect lifestyle is shattered by the arrival of his gangster nemesis Don Logan (Ben Kingsley) intent on persuading him to return to London for a big heist. Desperate not to sacrifice his carefully built idyll, Dove is drawn into a shocking battle of wills with Logan, ending in an explosive psychological showdown, and a sensational underwater bank robbery in which he must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
KING OF THIEVES is the incredible true story of the spectacular Hatton Garden diamond heist, the biggest and most daring in British history, humorously told through career best performances from a stellar cast; Sir Michael Caine (DUNKIRK, KINGSMAN), Jim Broadbent (SENSE OF AN ENDING, MOULIN ROUGE), Ray Winstone (THE DEPARTED, COLD MOUNTAIN), Michael Gambon (KING'S SPEECH, HARRY POTTER), Tom Courtenay (GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY, GAMBIT) and Charlie Cox (THEORY OF EVERYTHING, STARDUST). KING OF THIEVES is written by Joe Penhall (THE ROAD, MINDHUNTER), directed by Academy Award winner James Marsh (MAN ON WIRE, THEORY OF EVERYTHING) and produced by BAFTA winning and Academy Award nominees Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (THEORY OF EVERYTHING, LES MISERABLES), alongside Ali Jaafar (THE IDOL) and Michelle Wright (7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE).
Tim Roth makes his feature film directorial debut with The War Zone, starring Tilda Swinton and Ray Winstone.
This summer marks the return of everyone's favourite tomb-raiding, fedora-wearing, treasure hunter -- one Indiana Jones.
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe (Johnny Harris), is a man desperately in search of hope, but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left.
The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel who is terrorizing towns in this effects laden take on the classic legend.
From Nathan Barley co-creator and Guardian writer Charlie Brooker comes the outrageous new thriller Dead Set, E4's first-ever horror series
"Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll" is the 2009 film of the Ian Dury story starring Andy Serkis in the role of the punk legend.
Although probably best remembered for the controversial and groundbreaking dramas Scum, Made in Britain and The Firm, the breadth of Alan Clarke's radical, political, innovative, inspirational work, along with his influence on generations of filmmakers, such as Gus Van Sant, Paul Greengrass, Andrea Arnold, Harmony Korine, Clio Barnard, Shane Meadows, should see him rightly regarded as one of Britain's greatest ever filmmaking talents. This collection brings together twenty-two stand-alone BBC TV dramas that Alan Clarke directed between 1969 and 1989, including such neglected classics as To Encourage the Others, Horace, Penda's Fen, Diane, Contact, Christine and Elephant, and also includes Scum and Clarke's original Director's Cut of The Firm, assembled from his personal answer print, discovered in 2015. This 12-Disc Box Set also includes a raft of additional materials, including David Leland introductions, extracts from BBC discussion shows Open Air and Tonight, and recently-produced documentaries and audio commentaries. Films: The Last Train through Harecastle Tunnel (1969) Sovereign's Company (1970) The Hallelujah Handshake (1970) To Encourage the Others (1972) Under the Age (1972) Horace (1972) The Love Girl and the Innocent (1973) Penda's Fen (1974) A Follower for Emily (1974) Diane (1975) Funny Farm (1975) Scum (1977) Nina (1978) Danton's Death (1978) Beloved Enemy (1981) Psy-Warriors (1981) Baal (1982) Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984) Contact (1985) Christine (1987) The Firm: Director's Cut (1989) The Firm: Broadcast Version (1989) Elephant (1989) Product Features Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016, 270 mins) Three short introductions by David Leland (1991) Eight audio commentaries (Diane, Scum, Bukovsky, Contact, Christine, Elephant, The Firm (x2)) Bukovsky (Alan Clarke, 1977, 50 mins) + outtakes Archival BBC discussion programmes (77 mins total) Interview with A F N Clarke (2016, 22 mins): interview with the writer of Contact Alan Clarke interview (1989, 10 mins) Stills galleries
Ray Winstone presents the hardest-hitting football violence film ever. Featuring some of the most feared hooligans and former Millwall hard-man Tamer Hassan, this shocking film gets into the world of the football 'firms' like never before!
Although probably best remembered for the controversial and groundbreaking dramas Scum, Made in Britain and The Firm, the breadth of Alan Clarke's radical, political, innovative, inspirational work, along with his influence on generations of filmmakers, such as Gus Van Sant, Paul Greengrass, Andrea Arnold, Harmony Korine, Clio Barnard, Shane Meadows, should see him rightly regarded as one of Britain's greatest ever filmmaking talents. This long-overdue collection finally brings together all twenty-three of the surviving stand-alone BBC TV dramas that Alan Clarke directed between 1969 and 1989, including such neglected classics as To Encourage the Others, Horace, Penda's Fen, Diane, Contact, Christine and Elephant, and also includes Scum and the first ever presentation of Clarke's original Director's Cut of The Firm, assembled from his personal answer print, discovered in 2015. Among the extensive extras, which include David Leland introductions, extracts from BBC discussion shows Open Air and Tonight and newly-produced documentaries and audio commentaries, this Limited Edition 13-Disc Box Set also includes a bonus DVD of Clarke's Half Hour Story episodes, made for Associated Rediffusion during the late-60s. Extras: All BBC TV filmed productions newly remastered in HD; all VT productions newly remastered in SD Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016): multi-part documentary, featuring actors, writers and producers Arena When is a Play Not a Play?' (1978): archive BBC TV documentary exploring the impact of then-new TV plays that blurred the lines between documentary and drama Plus: Audio commentaries; Extracts from BBC TV discussion programmes Open Air and Tonight; David Leland introductions; previously-unseen Clarke material Extensive booklet with new essays by writers including Richard Kelly, David Rolinson, Lizzie Francke, Nick Wrigley, Ashley Clark and Kaleem Aftab, with an introduction by Danny Leigh and a foreword by Molly Clarke Bonus DVD including seven of Alan Clarke's Half Hour Story episodes made for Associated Redifussion: Shelter (1967), The Gentleman Caller (1967, previously considered lost), George's Room (1967), Goodnight Albert (1968), Stella (1968), The Fifty Seventh Saturday (1968) and Thief (1968, previously considered lost)
Since his arrival at Buckingham palace, Rex lives a life of luxury. Top dog, he has superseded his three fellow Corgis in Her Majesty's heart. His arrogance can be quite irritating. When he causes a diplomatic incident during an official dinner with the President of the United States, he falls into disgrace. Betrayed by one of his peers, Rex becomes a stray dog in the streets of London. How can he redeem himself? In love, he will find the resources to surpass himself in the face of great danger...
A high-octane action-packed thriller starring Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr Ray Winstone and Ron Perlman (Hellboy Conan) which follows an elite group of soldiers on a covert mission to retrieve a scientist from an underground lab encounter an ancient evil in the facility. A team of mercenaries under the command of hard-charging war veteran Mack (Gooding Jr.) are contracted by a mysterious CIA operative named Elissa (Cruz) to rescue a scientist (Perlman) working on an archeological discovery deep under the Middle Eastern desert. With the help of a mysterious priest (Rollins) Mack and his team soon discover the true secret of what lies beneath the sands. A secret that has been protected for thousands of years. A secret that is not of this Earth.
With its high-profile celebrity stars - including Jude Law (Alfie) and Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast) - improvised storyline and 'mock-doc' style this dark edgy drama was one of the most bizarre British films of the late '90s. A group of mourners gather at the wake of successful writer Jude to watch a film he'd been secretly working on for the past two years. What they see is shocking. Jude has been filming his so-called friends' most intimate and depraved behaviour: stealing from each other abusing their spouses sleeping with hookers crossing-dressing and worse. Husbands turn against wives and friends against friends as the true nature of their lives and relationships is revealed. But Jude's most disturbing revelation is yet to come...
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