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Cast
Phil Daniels (Jimmy)Leslie Ash (Steph)Phil Davis (Chalky)Mark Wingett (Dave)Sting (Ace Face)Ray Winstone (Kevin)Garry Cooper (Peter)Gary Shail (Spider)Toyah Willcox (Monkey)Trevor Laird (Ferdy)Kate Williams (Mother)Michael Elphick (Father)Kim Neve (Yvonne)Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Fulford)Daniel Peacock (Danny)Jeremy Child (Agency Man)John Phillips (Magistrate)Timothy Spall (Projectionist)
Director
Franc Roddam
Synopsis
Jimmy loathes his job and parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs, only to be disappointed.
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