Project Detail

The Five Murders of John Dawley

Synopsis

The Five Murders of John Dawley is a compelling story that delves into the sinister history, revenge, secrets and lies that surround the Dawley family.

John Dawley is dead.

The brutal patriarch of a notorious family is found shot dead by his five sons, during a supposed family reunion. Each son has a motive and a gun and soon they have set up their own kangaroo court to try and eke out the murderer. But, as secrets and bloodlust take over the brothers, a night of violent recrimination and bitterness ensues.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 mins
Format
HD
Director
Lailaa Carr 1st Feature
Producer
Lailaa Carr
Co-Producer
Lailaa Carr
Screenwriter
Lailaa Carr
Director of Photography
Jon Ahearn
Production Designer
Max Young
Sound
Jennifer Chislett
Principal cast
Frank Jakeman, Greg Kelly, Alistair Cope, Ilan Goodman, Matthew Butler, Arran Glass

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Filthy Lucre Productions Ltd

45 Maudsley House
Green Dragon Lane
Brentford
Middlesex TW8 0DN
UK

T +44 (0)7812 104 975

dwoods92@hotmail.com

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