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We're all different on the inside. - Starred Up
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Title: Starred Up

Release Date: 21 Mar 2014

Runtime: 1h 46m

Genre: Drama

Director: Quickfire Films, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions, Creative Scotland, Northern Ireland Screen, Sigma Films

Production Companies: Quickfire Films, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions, Creative Scotland, Northern Ireland Screen, Sigma Films

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.096 (941 votes)

Cast

  • Eric Love: Jack O'Connell
  • Neville Love: Ben Mendelsohn
  • Oliver Baumer: Rupert Friend
  • Tyrone: David Ajala
  • Spencer: Peter Ferdinando
  • Des: Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
  • Hassan: Anthony Welsh
  • Ashley: David Avery
  • Governor Cardew: Sian Breckin
  • Deputy Governor Haynes: Sam Spruell
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