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Harry Brown (Original title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 11 November 2009 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Daniel Barber

Synopsis: Drama about an ex-serviceman and widower living on a rough housing estate. When a friend of his is murdered by a bunch of "thugs" ex-marine Harry Brown, decides to use his former skills to avenge the death.

Genre:
Crime

Subjects:
Vigilantes, Housing estates
Releases
Date: 11 November 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 103 mins 1 secs - Length: 9239 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Lionsgate UK
Date: July 2016Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 103 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (9)
In: Sight and Sound v20 n1 January 2010  Pages: 56-57
Title: Reviews: Harry BrownAuthor: JOHNSTON, Trevor Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009  Pages: 14-21
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA: British films special: The...Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Debutantes' ball". Discusses the success of many British films in 2009, with many by first-time filmmakers. Plus profiles the British films tipped for success at the 2010 BAFTA Awards.

In: Cinema Business n55 Mar/Apr 2009  Page: 27
Title: £3m backing for British moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the financial support given by the UK Film Council and the Lottery Fund to British films, including HARRY BROWN, NOWHERE BOY and 1939.

In: British Cinematographer n33 May 2009  Page: 30
Title: UK Close Ups.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article in which director of photography Martin Ruhe talks about filming for HARRY BROWN, and the techniques and equipment he used.

In: Screen International n1703 25 Sep 2009  Page: 22
Title: Reviews: Toronto Film Festival: Harry BrownAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1686 17 Apr 2009  Page: 15
Title: Meet the new dirty HarryAuthor: COOPER, Sarah Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Michael Caine and producer Keith Bell discuss the production of their film HARRY BROWN and its reflection of of societies problems in contemporary Britain.

In: Empire n246 December 2009  Page: 64
Title: In cinemas: Harry BrownAuthor: DINNING, Mark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n244 October 2009  Pages: 92-94
Title: Dirty HarryAuthor: PIERCE, Nev Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Daniel Barber and actors Sir Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer discuss the making of HARRY BROWN and the contemporary social issues affecting Britain at the heart of the film.

In: Variety 19 Oct 2009  Pages: Reviewed on-line
Title: Reviews on the WebAuthor: LEYDON, Joe Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Reviewed on-line