New Town Killers 2008
“A game. A hunt. A kill.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Richard Jobson
- Networks
- Screen East, Independent, Scottish Screen
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store
What is New Town Killers?
Topic: Film "New Town Killers" (2008). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 28, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Screen East, Independent, Scottish Screen
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 44 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Screen East, Independent, Scottish Screen
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Topic: Film "New Town Killers" (2008).
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Title: New Town Killers.
Year: 2008.
Genre: British drama, Thriller, Drama.
Director/Writer: Richard Jobson.
Cast: James Anthony Pearson, Dougray Scott, Alastair Mackenzie, Charles Mnene.
Plot: Two private bankers, Alistair and Jamie, play a 12-hour game of hunt, hide and seek with people from the margins of society.
Characters: Alistair and Jamie (bankers); Sean Macdonald (parentless teenager); Sean's sister (Alice); Alice owes GBP12000.
Setting: Housing estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Plot Detail: Sean agrees to play the game for cash (GBP12000) because of his sister's debt.
Runtime: 1h 37m.
Release Date: 10/28/2008 (US).
New Town Killers is a 20
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is New Town Killers worth watching?
New Town Killers holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie New Town Killers and when was it released?
New Town Killers is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.
Who directed New Town Killers?
New Town Killers was directed by Richard Jobson.
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