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Starred Up

2014
1h 46m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2014

Runtime

1h 46m

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Storyline

"We're all different on the inside."

19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Mar 21, 2014
Digital Release
Aug 26, 2014
Languages
English
Director
David Mackenzie
David Mackenzie
Production
Quickfire Films
Quickfire Films
Lipsync Productions
Lipsync Productions
Film4 Productions
Film4 Productions
Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland
Northern Ireland Screen
Northern Ireland Screen
Production Countries
Ireland
United Kingdom

Top Cast

31 Cast Members

Jack O'Connell

Jack O'Connell

Eric Love

Ben Mendelsohn

Ben Mendelsohn

Neville Love

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend

Oliver Baumer

David Ajala

David Ajala

Tyrone

Peter Ferdinando

Peter Ferdinando

Spencer

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

Des

Anthony Welsh

Anthony Welsh

Hassan

David Avery

David Avery

Ashley

Sian Breckin

Sian Breckin

Governor Cardew

Sam Spruell

Sam Spruell

Deputy Governor Haynes

Gilly Gilchrist

Gilly Gilchrist

Principal Officer Scott

Frederick Schmidt

Frederick Schmidt

Officer Gentry

Edna Caskey

Edna Caskey

Officer Evans

Duncan Airlie James

Duncan Airlie James

Officer White

Matt Faris

Officer Hall

Tommy McDonnell

Tommy McDonnell

Officer Self

James Doran

James Doran

Officer Smith

Ian Beattie

Ian Beattie

Officer Johnson

C.C. Smiff

C.C. Smiff

Officer Corsair

Jonathan Asser

Jonathan Asser

Officer Edwards

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