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This Is England

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A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2007-04-27

Runtime: 101 mins

Director: Shane Meadows

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, Crime

Original title: This Is England

Production Companies: EM Media, UK Film Council, Screen Yorkshire, Big Arty Productions, Film4 Productions

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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