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Clubbed

  • 20082008
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Clubbed (2008)
The theatrical trailer of Clubbed.

CLUBBED - a journey through family and fear set in the violent world of 80s clubland.
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An underworld drama set in the early 1980s, about a lonely factory worker whose life is transformed when he becomes a nightclub doorman.An underworld drama set in the early 1980s, about a lonely factory worker whose life is transformed when he becomes a nightclub doorman.An underworld drama set in the early 1980s, about a lonely factory worker whose life is transformed when he becomes a nightclub doorman.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Neil Thompson
  • Writers
    • Geoff Thompson
    • Jim Cartwright(script consultant)
  • Stars
    • Mel Raido
    • Colin Salmon
    • Shaun Parkes
Top credits
  • Director
    • Neil Thompson
  • Writers
    • Geoff Thompson
    • Jim Cartwright(script consultant)
  • Stars
    • Mel Raido
    • Colin Salmon
    • Shaun Parkes
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    Clubbed: Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Clubbed: Trailer
    Clubbed: "Unspoken Contest" Film Clip
    Clip 1:44
    Clubbed: "Unspoken Contest" Film Clip
    Clubbed: Preview Screening
    Featurette 1:33
    Clubbed: Preview Screening

    Photos18

    Mel Raido in Clubbed (2008)
    Michelle Marsh in Clubbed (2008)
    Michelle Marsh in Clubbed (2008)
    Maxine Peake in Clubbed (2008)
    Clubbed (2008)
    Maxine Peake and Mel Raido in Clubbed (2008)
    Shaun Parkes in Clubbed (2008)
    Colin Salmon in Clubbed (2008)
    Mel Raido and Colin Salmon in Clubbed (2008)
    Shaun Parkes in Clubbed (2008)
    Mel Raido and Scot Williams in Clubbed (2008)
    Clubbed (2008)

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    Mel Raido
    Mel Raido
    • Dannyas Danny
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Louisas Louis
    Shaun Parkes
    Shaun Parkes
    • Robas Rob
    Scot Williams
    Scot Williams
    • Sparkyas Sparky
    Ellen Thomas
    Ellen Thomas
    • Mrs Smithas Mrs Smith
    Aicha McKenzie
    • Helenas Helen
    Ronnie Fox
    • Billy Hennessyas Billy Hennessy
    Simon Paul Sutton
    Simon Paul Sutton
    • Fidgetas Fidget
    Charlie May-Clark
    • Illisaas Illisa
    • (as Charlie Clark)
    Katherine McGolpin
    • Kayas Kay
    Maxine Peake
    Maxine Peake
    • Angelaas Angela
    Ian Ralph
    • Barny (Fatman)as Barny (Fatman)
    Dominic Coleman
    Dominic Coleman
    • Clingeras Clinger
    Danny Green
    • Five Oneas Five One
    • (as Daniel Green)
    Nick Holder
    Nick Holder
    • Mickas Mick
    Neil Morrissey
    Neil Morrissey
    • Simonas Simon
    Nikki Sanderson
    Nikki Sanderson
    • Gee Geeas Gee Gee
    James J. McLaren
    • Gym Memberas Gym Member
    • (as James J McLaren)
    • Director
      • Neil Thompson
    • Writers
      • Geoff Thompson
      • Jim Cartwright(script consultant)
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    Storyline

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    Danny - a lonely factory worker, intimidated by life - is battered and humiliated in front of his kids in a random act of violence. His already bleak existence sinks further into the abyss. On the verge of total breakdown he decides to fight back. He meets a group of night-club doormen who take him in and give him the confidence to stand his ground. As he is drawn deeper into their world he becomes embroiled with the local gangland boss, setting in motion a chain of events with shockingly brutal consequences. —Formosa Films
    • timeframe 1980s
    • factory worker
    • nightclub
    • 1980s
    • doorman
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    • Taglines
      • Once you're in there's no way out
    • Genres
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      • Crime
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    • Trivia
      Geoff Thompson: the writer of Clubbed and who's life story it is based upon, appears in the film as a Boxer.
    • Goofs
      When Danny (Mel Raido) comes to pick up the girls for the first time, as they leave the window to open the door a camera can be clearly seen in the window reflection.
    • Quotes

      CID 1: Who were you with Louis, who was the bloke in the mask?

      Louis: Fucking Zorro.

    • Soundtracks
      Good Times
      Performed by Chic

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A great example of British movie making
    Back in July 2004 it was announced that Piers Brosnan was standing down as James Bond. The speculation as to who was going to take over the role was hot. The usual suspects were talked about. Clive Owen ,Ewan McGregor, Paul Bettany and even Hugh Jackman but there was one name on the short list that i would have loved to have seen get the role and that is the black British actor Colin Salmon. Even Daniel Craig said he would love to have seen Salmon get the role but I'm not so sure that true Bond fans would have been so accommodating. In this Gritty British gangster flick we see exactly why Colin Salmon is regarded as one of our top British actors.

    The tale begins in the present day, with factory worker Danny , experiencing prolonged marital estrangement from his wife, Angela . The narrative then flashes back to the '80s, when Danny makes the ill-advised decision to tote his young daughters to a brutal working-men's club - and gets promptly jumped and beaten by henchmen of the crime boss Lord Billy Hennessy .

    Reeling from the humiliation and suffering of this experience, Danny first attempts suicide, then does an about-face and opts to fight back by training as a boxer and taking a job as a bouncer at a local nightclub. Lo and behold, as it turns out two of the men with whom Danny trained, Sparky and Rob , not only have direct ties to Hennessy but opposing ties - one is letting Billy's drug dealers in, the other attempting to keep them out. As Hennessy watches the curtain unveiled before his eyes on the men's doings, it sets off a chain of nasty and ugly retributions that ultimately culminate with Danny wresting control of the situation and engaging in violent action against Hennessy's goons.

    The British film industry really does produce some great movies . It's just a shame they don't get the publicity and distribution they deserve. Director Neil Thompson and writer Geoff Thompson have teamed up to make a very entertaining film in "Clubbed".

    It's a film about deception and loyalty as a lot of gangster movies are but this one has a freshness about it. Mel Raido who plays the main character "Danny" , is fantastic. I have not seen him in anything before and he performs admirably alongside Colin Salmon and the likable Maxine Peake.

    Sure it's violent but i felt it was totally necessary to tell the story . I loves the disco soundtrack and the authenticity of the era the film is set in. The cars , the costumes the buildings all feel like it was set in and around 1980.

    The ending has a smart little twist that i never saw coming and a great deal of credit has to go everyone involved in Clubbing. I hope it gets a U.S DVD release as it would be a great shame if it didn't.

    Clubbed is release on DVD in the UK on May the 18th.

    Recommended.

    8 out of 10.
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    • valleyjohn
    • Apr 19, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sonu olmayan yol
    • Filming locations
      • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Fat Pictures Ltd.
      • Formosa Films
      • Screen West Midlands
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $102,715
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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