Sexy Beast (Original title)
Dates: 2000 (Copyright), 01 July 2001 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Spain, USADirector: Jonathan Glazer
Synopsis: Gangster film about an East End villain now retired and living a life of luxury with his wife and best mate in a villa in southern Spain. His peace is shattered by the unexpected arrival of a psychotic former colleague who is intend on dragging him back to London for another job.
Genre: Gangster
Releases
Date: 2000not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 88 mins Length: 7954 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: The hard man of British film.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about actor Ray Winstone, considering his acting ability and character and his recent roles in THE WAR ZONE and SEXY BEAST.
In: Premiere v14 n10 June 2001 Page: 89
Title: [Premiere - v14 n10 June 2001: no known title]Author: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n2 February 2001 Pages: 48-49
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n1 January 2001 Pages: 18-20
Title: Thieves on the verge of a nervous breakdownAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Jonathan Glazer who talks about directing his first feature film, SEXY BEAST, referring to its inception, the style of the dialogue, and the two main characters played by Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley.
In: Academia n29 Winter 2001 Pages: 130-179
Title: La producción cinematográfica Española de 2000Author: MONZONCILLO, José María Álvarez Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Review of the year 2000 in the Spanish film industry, including statistics on marketing, production, distribution, exhibition and attendance, and credits and synopses of Spanish films and co-productions released.
In: Film Review n602 February 2001 Page: 114
Title: Brit at the back: Ray WinstoneAuthor: RIDER, Dan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ray Winstone talks about his role in SEXY BEAST.
In: Film Review n602 February 2001 Page: 26
Title: Sexy beastAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n140 February 2001 Pages: 86-87
Title: You sexy mutha...Author: DOYLE, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on the making of SEXY BEAST with comments by Ray Winstone and director Jonathan Glazer.
In: Empire n140 February 2001 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1330 26 Oct 2001 Page: 2
Title: Sexy Beast triumphs at UK film awards.Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: British gangster drama SEXY BEAST won all four categories in which it had been nominated at the British Independent Film Awards.
In: Screen International n1292 19 Jan 2001 Page: 36
Title: Tooled up and handsomeAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n9 September 2001 Page: 59
Title: Home movies reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v37 n2 Mar/Apr 2001 Pages: 16-17
Title: A place in the sun.Author: OLSEN, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Jonathan Glazer about his new Brit- ish gangster film SEXY BEAST.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v44th 2000 Page: 18
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v44th 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes production/distribution contacts.
In: Variety 25 Sep 2000 Page: 63/64
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1276 15 Sep 2000 Page: 28
Title: Sexy beastAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cineinforme n711/712 Jul/Aug 1999 Page: 36
Title: RODAJESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: Screen International n1204sic 23 Apr 1999 Pages: 1-2
Title: Film Four finds Fox Sexy BeastAuthor: MINNS, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details on the production of SEXY BEAST.
In: Screen International n1207 7 May 1999 Page: 51
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: Glasby, Matt Pages: x, 224 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1172831
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(3)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1172831
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: C-1291961
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376535
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Dates: 2000 (Copyright), 01 July 2001 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Spain, USADirector: Jonathan Glazer
Synopsis: Gangster film about an East End villain now retired and living a life of luxury with his wife and best mate in a villa in southern Spain. His peace is shattered by the unexpected arrival of a psychotic former colleague who is intend on dragging him back to London for another job.
Genre: Gangster
Releases
Date: 2000not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 88 mins Length: 7954 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(189)
©: Sexy RPC Limited, ©/Presented in association with: KanZaman S.A., ©/Presented by: FilmFour Limited, Presented by: Recorded Picture Company, Presented in association with: Fox Searchlight Pictures, International Sales by: FilmFour, Developed in association with: Chronopolis Films, Producer: Jeremy Thomas, Co-producer: Denise O'Dell, Associate Producer: Hercules Bellville, Associate Producer: Peter Watson, Unit Manager (UK Unit): Caroline Lloyd-Price, Production Supervisor: Mark Albela, Production Supervisor (UK Unit): Simon Hardy, Pat Lees, Production Co-ordinator: Ananda Coulier, Production Co-ordinator (UK Crew, Asst): Amanda Warren, Production Co-ordinator (Spanish Unit): Aurora Yúfera, RPC Business Affairs: Stephan Mallmann, Production Accountant: Mar Henche, Production Accountant: Pauline Brown, Location Manager (UK Unit): Rod Haak, Location Manager (Spanish Unit): Toni Novella, Assistant Location Manager (UK Unit): Geordie Devas, Post-production (Supervisor): Mike Saxton, Post-production (Co-ordinator): Simon Gosling, Florence Larsonneur, Production Assistant (UK Unit): Harriet Perry, Assistant Director (1st): Kieron Phipps, Assistant Director (2nd): Oscar Beuselinck, Assistant Director (UK Unit, 3rd): Jonathan Hamm, Assistant Director (Spanish Unit, 1st): Manuel L. Cañizares, Assistant Director (Spanish Unit, Co-2n): Araceli Gordobil, Assistant Director (Spanish Unit, 3rd): Olivia Peniston-Bird, Assistant to Jonathan Glazer: Joanna Dunn, Script Supervisor: Jane Fryers, Casting: Lucy Boulting, Casting (Spanish Unit): Camilla-Valentine Isola, Casting (UK Crew, Assistant): John Harris Dunning, Written by: Louis Mellis, David Scinto, Director of Photography: Ivan Bird, Underwater Cameraman (Underwater Unit): Mike Valentine, Camera Operator: Ian Foster, Photosonics Unit Operator: John Hadfield, Photosonics Unit Operator: Alan Osmond, Jonathan Watts, Steadicam Operator (UK Unit): Alf Tramontin, Steadicam Operator (Spanish Unit): Joaquín Manchado, Focus Puller: Pepe Martínez, Focus Puller (Underwater Unit, Spain): Gordon Segrove, Clapper Loader (UK Unit): Alex Reed, Clapper Loader (Spanish Unit): Paco Laso, Clapper Loader (Spanish Unit): Eva Díaz Iglesias, Diego Suárez Fernández, Clapper Loader (Underwater Unit): Dean Morrish, James Scott, Clapper Loader (Photosonics Unit): Vron Harris, Gaffer: Gary Varney, Camera Trainee (UK Unit): Steve Janes, Stills Photographer: Nick Wall, Effects: The Computer Film Company, CFC (Visual Effects Producer): Rachael Penfold, CFC (Visual Effects Supervisor): Mark Nelmes, CFC (Visual Effects Co-ordinator): Dominic Sidoli, Verity Grantham, CFC (Compositing Artist): Tom Debenham, CFC (Compositing Artist): Adrian De Wet, CFC (Compositing Artist): Gavin Toomey, Alex Payman, CFC (CG Animator): Stephen Murphy, Justin Murphy, CFC (Digital Paint Artist): Ian Fellows, Robert Hall, CFC (Visual Effects Editorial): Roz Lowrie, CFC (Visual Effects Editorial Assistant): Tabitha Dean, Cecilie Olsen, CFC (Digital Lab Producer): Jan Hogevold, CFC (Digital Lab): Merrin Jensen, CFC (Digital Lab): Darrel Griffin, CFC (Digital Lab): Adam Glasman, CFC (Digital Lab): Steve Tizzard, Scott Marriott, CFC (Disco Node): Oliver James, Special Effects (UK Crew, Supervisor): Jason Troughton, Special Effects (UK Crew, Supervisor): Alan Whibley, Tom Harris, Special Effects (UK Crew, Sr Technician): Christopher Hobbs, Special Effects (UK Crew, Sr Technician): Richard Brown, Special Effects (UK Crew, Sr Technician): Ian Lowe, Peter Toulson, Special Effects (Spanish Unit, Supervis): Reyes Abades, Special Effects (Spanish Unit, Technici): Ángel Alonso, Special Effects (Spanish Unit, Technici): Victor Sánchez, César Abades, Special Effects [Provided by]: Reyes Abades Efectos Especiales, Special Effects [Provided by]: Succubus Creative Effects, Special Effects [Provided by]: Any Effects, Effects Associates, Editor: John Scott, Editor: Sam Sneade, Assistant Editor: Alexander Soskin, Production Designer: Jan Houllevigue, Art Director (UK Unit): Steve Simmonds, Art Director (UK Unit): Marcus Wookey, James Alexander Hamilton, Art Director (Spanish Unit): Carlos Suárez Bodelón, Assistant Art Director (UK Unit): Geraint Powell, Steve Richie, Set Decorator: Jane Cooke, Draughtsman (UK Crew): Andrew Nicholson, Property Buyer (UK Unit): Natacha Du Pont De Bie, Property Buyer (Spanish Unit): Jesús Bustamante, Production Buyer (UK Crew): Tess Bartlett, Costume Designer: Louise Stjernsward, Costume Supervisor: Suzy Freeman, Wardrobe Supervisor (Spanish Unit): Lena Mossum, Make-up/Hair (Designer): Eusebio Márquez Lebreros, Michele Baylis, Make-up/Hair (Assistant): Michelle Wise, Special Effects Make-up: Dream Factory, Spanish Unit Special Effects Make-up: Colin Arthur, Titles: General Screen Enterprises, Colour Grader: Mike Stainer, Original Music Written and Recorded by: Roque Baños, Additional Music: UNKLE, South, Additional Original Music [Unkle]: James Lavelle, Richard File, Additional Original Music [South]: J. Cadbury, Additional Original Music [South]: J. Mcdonald, B. Shaw, Guitar Soloist: José Maria Gallardo del Rey, Instrumentation: South, Instrumentation: J. Cadbury, Instrumentation: J. Mcdonald, B. Shaw, [Music] Produced by: James Lavelle, Music Production: Queti Pazos, Music Editor: Bob Hathaway, [Music] Programming/Addit Production: Richard File, [Music] Engineered/Mixed by: Cameron Craig, [Music] Recorded at: Wessex, [Music] Mixed at: Home Recording, Mixing/Sound Recording Studio: Cinearte, Mixing/Sound Recording Technician: José Vinader Pérez, Mixing/Sound Recording Assistant: Raquel Fernández, Music Consultant: Peter Raeburn, [Music] Sound Design/Addit Production: Damian Taylor, Sound Engineer: Antonio Bloch, Boom Operator: Sara Fijo, Dubbing Mixer: Tim Alban, Assistant Mixer: Andrew Stirk, Dubbing Assistant: Emma Pegram, Ed Bulman, Re-recorded at: Videosonics, Supervising Sound Editor: Jeremy Price, Dialogue Editor: Hilary Wyatt, Dialogue Editor: Rory Farnan, ADR Recordist: Hugh Johnson, ADR Recordist: Jens Christensen, ADR Editor: Hilary Wyatt, Foley Artist: Felicity Cottrell, Foley Artist: Jack Stew, Foley Artist: Andrea King, Foley Artist: Peter Burgess, Foley Recordist: Sandra Roth, Foley Editor: Sandra Roth, Stunt Co-ordinator (Spanish Unit): Miguel Pedregosa, Spanish Unit Horse Master: Luis Miguel Arranz, Diving Supervisor Co-ordinator (U'wtr U): Doug Green, Spanish Unit Stuntman: Fco Javier Tristán, Spanish Unit Stunt Double (Ben Kingsley): Juan Manuel Torres, Stand-in: Daryl Higginson, Stand-in: Ralf Collie, With Thanks to: Howard Shore, Dedicated to: Cavan Kendall, Film Stock: Kodak S.A., Processing: Image Film, Lab Contact: Clive Noakes, Post-production Scripts: Sapex Scripts, Soundtrack available on: Duality Soundtracks Ltd, Armourer (UK Crew): Gregg Pearson, Armourer: Armería Roasa, Armourer: Perdix Firearms, Publicity: Linda Gamble, Studio: Three Mills Island Studio, Studio: Action Under Water Studios
Cast
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Ray Winstone (Gary Dove, 'Gal'), Ben Kingsley (Don Logan), Ian McShane (Teddy Bass), Amanda Redman (DeeDee), Cavan Kendall (Aitch), Julianne White (Jackie), Alvaro Monje (Enrique, the kid), James Fox (Harry), Robert Atiko (Andy), Nieves del Amo Oruet (air hostess), Enrique Alemán Fabrega (pilot), Gérard Barray (Spanish official), José Ma Cano Ramos (Felipe's friend 1), Desirée Erasmus (Jean), Santiago Frías Muñoz (policia 2), José Hernández (ginger'air steward), Ana Maldonado Herrería (Maruja, matronly woman), Andy Lucas (Jimmy), José Lirola Ramos (policia 1), José López Carrillo (Felipe's friend 2), QUESADA, Antonio Fco Márquez (steward 2), Juan Manuel Martínez Cobos (policia 4), Dionisio Mesa (Felipe), Eddie O'Connell (Bruno), Terry Plummer (Mike), Manuel Sánchez Berlanga (man on plane), Frank Scinto (Pete), Darkie Smith (Stan), Rocky Taylor (Raymond), Chris Webb (Nicky), Pedro Zamora Hernández (policia 3)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(19)
In: Radio Times v312 n4062 12 Jan 2002 Page: 48Title: The hard man of British film.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about actor Ray Winstone, considering his acting ability and character and his recent roles in THE WAR ZONE and SEXY BEAST.
In: Premiere v14 n10 June 2001 Page: 89
Title: [Premiere - v14 n10 June 2001: no known title]Author: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n2 February 2001 Pages: 48-49
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n1 January 2001 Pages: 18-20
Title: Thieves on the verge of a nervous breakdownAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Jonathan Glazer who talks about directing his first feature film, SEXY BEAST, referring to its inception, the style of the dialogue, and the two main characters played by Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley.
In: Academia n29 Winter 2001 Pages: 130-179
Title: La producción cinematográfica Española de 2000Author: MONZONCILLO, José María Álvarez Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Review of the year 2000 in the Spanish film industry, including statistics on marketing, production, distribution, exhibition and attendance, and credits and synopses of Spanish films and co-productions released.
In: Film Review n602 February 2001 Page: 114
Title: Brit at the back: Ray WinstoneAuthor: RIDER, Dan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ray Winstone talks about his role in SEXY BEAST.
In: Film Review n602 February 2001 Page: 26
Title: Sexy beastAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n140 February 2001 Pages: 86-87
Title: You sexy mutha...Author: DOYLE, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on the making of SEXY BEAST with comments by Ray Winstone and director Jonathan Glazer.
In: Empire n140 February 2001 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1330 26 Oct 2001 Page: 2
Title: Sexy Beast triumphs at UK film awards.Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: British gangster drama SEXY BEAST won all four categories in which it had been nominated at the British Independent Film Awards.
In: Screen International n1292 19 Jan 2001 Page: 36
Title: Tooled up and handsomeAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n9 September 2001 Page: 59
Title: Home movies reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v37 n2 Mar/Apr 2001 Pages: 16-17
Title: A place in the sun.Author: OLSEN, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Jonathan Glazer about his new Brit- ish gangster film SEXY BEAST.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v44th 2000 Page: 18
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v44th 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes production/distribution contacts.
In: Variety 25 Sep 2000 Page: 63/64
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1276 15 Sep 2000 Page: 28
Title: Sexy beastAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cineinforme n711/712 Jul/Aug 1999 Page: 36
Title: RODAJESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: Screen International n1204sic 23 Apr 1999 Pages: 1-2
Title: Film Four finds Fox Sexy BeastAuthor: MINNS, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details on the production of SEXY BEAST.
In: Screen International n1207 7 May 1999 Page: 51
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Britpop cinema: from Trainspotting to This is EnglandAuthor: Glasby, Matt Pages: x, 224 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1172831
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(3)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1172831
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: C-1291961
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376535
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape