What is The Firm?
The Firm is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 70 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 26, 1989
- Studios
- BBC Film, BBC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
The Firm is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by BBC Film, BBC. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An estate agent secretly leads a brutal football hooligan gang.”
- Authentic depiction of 1970s‑80s football hooligan culture
- Tense double‑life drama
- Compact 1h 10m runtime keeps story tight
- Graphic violence may be unsettling
- Short length limits character depth
Watch it if you’re interested in gritty British crime stories about football fan violence.
The film contains graphic violence and bleak themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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What real-life group inspired the film?
It is based on the Inter City Firm, a West Ham United football firm active in the 1970s‑80s.
Who is the central character?
A seemingly respectable estate agent who secretly heads a violent football hooligan gang.
What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Which genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama and crime.
When was the film released?
It premiered on 26 February 1989 in the United Kingdom.
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