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MPAA Raing: R
Director: Stephen Daldry
Genres: Family Drama, Childhood Drama, Coming-of-Age, Dance Film, Comedy Drama
Released Date: October 13, 2000 (USA November 03, 2000 (USA)
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Summary:
Brassed Off meets My Name Is Joe in this gritty coming-of-age drama about a young son of a poor English coal miner who dreams of being a ballet dancer. The film is set during a 1984 miners' strike in Durham county, where angry clashes between picketers and cops in riot gear are nearly daily occurrences. Among the most vociferous protestors are Tony (Jamie Driven) and his d... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Julie Walters - (Mrs. Wilkinson)
Jamie Bell - (Billy Elliot)
Gary Lewis - (Dad)
Jean Heywood - (Grandmother)
Stuart Wells - (Michael)
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Review:
The debut feature of acclaimed stage director Stephen Daldry, this effortlessly charming yet entirely familiar coming-of-age story follows along the same lines as such U.S. imports as The Full Monty and Waking Ned Devine, but with a heartfelt ardor all its own. The film rarely strays from its wistful sensibilities, but features ample co... Continue >>

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