This Is England

~Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide.

Overview

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.

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General Information

Release Date: 2007-04-27
Budget: $2380000
Revenue: $8176544
Runtime: 101 min

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