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Feature film — 2014

Starred Up (2014)

7.11h 46mDrama

19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.

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A high-signal pick with 1,058 votes.

Quickfire Films / Lipsync Productions / Film4 Productions / Creative Scotland / Northern Ireland Screen / Sigma Films

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Director: David Mackenzie

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Cast & crew

Jack O'Connell as Eric Love

Jack O'Connell

Eric Love

Ben Mendelsohn as Neville Love

Ben Mendelsohn

Neville Love

Rupert Friend as Oliver Baumer

Rupert Friend

Oliver Baumer

David Ajala as Tyrone

David Ajala

Tyrone

Peter Ferdinando as Spencer

Peter Ferdinando

Spencer

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as Des

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

Des

Anthony Welsh as Hassan

Anthony Welsh

Hassan

David Avery as Ashley

David Avery

Ashley

Sian Breckin as Governor Cardew

Sian Breckin

Governor Cardew

Sam Spruell as Deputy Governor Haynes

Sam Spruell

Deputy Governor Haynes

Gilly Gilchrist as Principal Officer Scott

Gilly Gilchrist

Principal Officer Scott

Frederick Schmidt as Officer Gentry

Frederick Schmidt

Officer Gentry

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