England Expects
Originally released in 2004. England Expects is a tv movie/crime film. directed by Tony Smith. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Steven Mackintosh, Susan Vidler, and Keith Barron
Synopsis
The story follows former football hooligan Ray Knight (Steven Mackintosh), a normal everyday family man who works as a security guard at a financial trading company in Canary Wharf, the symbol of corporate wealth which looms high over the impoverished communities below. Newfound social responsibilities are trampled underfoot when Ray's racist past is revived amid tensions between Whites and Asians jostling for position on the council housing list. Among those who are wanting to be rehoused in a new development is Ray's alcoholic ex-wife Sadie (Camille Coduri), and his teenage daughter Nikki (Sadie Thompson). After a failed attempt to rehouse Sadie and Nikki, and soon discovering that Nikki is involved in heroin addiction, Ray's anger drives him to re-join a BNP organisation led by his old friend Larry Knowles (Keith Barron).
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Scotland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is England Expects about?
The story follows former football hooligan Ray Knight (Steven Mackintosh), a normal everyday family man who works as a security guard at a financial trading company in Canary Wharf, the symbol of c...
Who directed England Expects?
England Expects was directed by Tony Smith.
How long is England Expects?
England Expects has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was England Expects released?
England Expects was released on April 5, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in England Expects?
The main cast of England Expects includes Steven Mackintosh, Susan Vidler, Keith Barron, Camille Coduri, Karl Johnson.