Project Detail

Harry Brown

Synopsis

Harry Brown is a provocative and thought-provoking modern urban western featuring a tour-de-force lead performance from two-time Academy Award® winner Michael Caine.

Harry Brown has lived to see his community descend into crime and violence, and ruled over by a gang of teenage thugs. After his best friend is brutally murdered and the gang leader responsible walks free, Harry reaches a breaking point and revenge becomes his only aim.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
97 mins
Director
Daniel Barber
Producer
Kris Thykier, Matthew Vaughn, Matthew Brown, Keith Bell
Screenwriter
Gary Young
Director of Photography
Martin Ruhe
Principal cast
Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Charles Creed-Miles, Ben Drew, Liam Cunningham

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Production Status

Production Company

MARV Partners

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Sales Company

HanWay Films

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