Cast
David Thewlis Lesley Sharp 
Katrin Cartlidge
Credits
Written by: 
Mike Leigh
Plot
A verbally violent drifter from Manchester arrives in London and drifts among the people he meets, in a bleak portrait of Thatcher-era Britain.
Sinekatalog’s take
Mike Leigh's savage drama follows a verbally abusive drifter through a bleak London night. David Thewlis gives a tremendous, tornado-like performance, and the film is angry, funny and very raw.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (49,566 votes)
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