UK / USA,
2001, 98 min
Directed by:
Barry SkolnickCinematography:
Alex BarberCast:
Vinnie Jones, David Kelly, David Hemmings, Vas Blackwood, Robbie Gee, Sally Phillips, Jason Flemyng, Danny Dyer, Jason Statham, Jamie Sives, Omid Djalili (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Disgraced ex-England captain (Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan) is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. Whilst in jail, he doesn't receive any favors because of his celebrity status in the outside world. He is out numbered and many prisoners constantly barrage him with insults for letting down his country in a crucial World Cup game. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. These prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards. The prisoners are lead by Danny and the whole of the prison, guards aside, are behind them. Game on...... (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Jake Abraham
UK
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