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England Is Mine (2017)
Director: Mark Gill
Cast: Jack Lowden, Jessica Brown Findlay, Simone Kirby, Peter McDonald
Runtime92 min
Rating15
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A portrait of Steven Patrick Morrissey and his early life in 1970s Manchester before he went on to become lead singer of seminal 1980s band The Smiths.
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England Is Mine, a 2017 drama film directed by Mark Gill, is a portrait of Steven Patrick Morrissey's early life in 1970s Manchester before he became the lead singer of the influential 1980s band The Smiths. The film has received a generally positive critical reception, with praise for its atmospheric depiction of Morrissey's formative years, though its impact may be limited for those unfamiliar with the musician's story.
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Fans of character-driven dramas will appreciate the introspective performance by Jack Lowden as the young Morrissey in this 2017 film directed by Mark Gill, which offers an intimate portrait of the early life and creative stirrings of the iconic Smiths frontman.
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England Is Mine is a 2017 British biographical drama film, based on the early years of singer Morrissey, before he formed the Smiths in 1982 with Johnny Marr. Originally titled Steven, the title of the film comes from a lyric in the Smiths' song "Still Ill": "England is mine, and it owes me a living." The film is an unauthorised portrayal of Morrissey's pre-success years. It is Mark Gill's feature-length directorial debut, as well as Jodie Comer's first feature film appearance.
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