Brassed Off
"Fed up with the system. Ticked off at the establishment. And mad about... each other."
Originally released in 1996. Brassed Off is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mark Herman.
Starring Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, and Ewan McGregor
Synopsis
A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure and the only hope is for the men to enter their Grimley Colliery Brass Band into a national competition. They believe they have no hope until Gloria appears carrying her Flugelhorn. At first mocked for being a woman, she soon becomes the only chance for the band to win.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (291 votes)
Box Office
$2.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,576,197
Production Companies
- Miramax
- Prominent Features
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brassed Off about?
A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure and the only hope is for the men to enter their Grimley Colliery Brass Band into a national competition. They believe they have no hope until Gloria...
Who directed Brassed Off?
Brassed Off was directed by Mark Herman.
How long is Brassed Off?
Brassed Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Brassed Off released?
Brassed Off was released on November 1, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brassed Off?
The main cast of Brassed Off includes Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, Ewan McGregor, Stephen Tompkinson, Jim Carter.
Is Brassed Off worth watching?
Brassed Off has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 291 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.