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Bullet Boy (2004)
Director: Saul Dibb
Cast: Ashley Walters, Luke Fraser, Clare Perkins, Curtis Walker
Runtime89 min
RatingR
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Ricky is just out of a young offenders institute, heading home to Hackney and determined to go straight. Instead, he heads straight for trouble when he becomes involved in a street confrontation, siding with his best friend Wisdom against a local rude boy. The trouble escalates into a series of tit-for-tat incidents that threaten to spiral out of control. Ricky's 12-year-old brother Curtis, hero-worships Ricky, though he appears smart enough to know he doesn't want to follow his example. Yet, despite the stern warnings from his mother and support from her friends in the community, might Ricky's bad boy allure be too attractive for Curtis to resist?
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Bullet Boy (2004) is a critically acclaimed British crime drama directed by Saul Dibb. The film explores themes of urban youth violence and the challenges faced by a young man trying to go straight after a stint in a young offenders institute. While the film has not received major awards recognition, it has been well-received by audiences, holding a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb.
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Bullet Boy (2004), directed by Saul Dibb, is a powerful and gritty crime drama that delves into the harsh realities of inner-city life. Anchored by standout performances, especially from lead actor Ashley Walters, the film offers a raw and compelling exploration of the difficult choices facing young people struggling to break the cycle of violence and find a better path.
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Bullet Boy is a 2004 British crime drama film directed by Saul Dibb, written by Saul Dibb and Catherine Johnson, and starring Ashley Walters. The film's original music was composed and performed by Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack, who released it as an album. The film is about a family in crime-ridden Hackney, East London, the eldest son's involvement in gun crime, and the effects of this on his younger brother.
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