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Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 20 March 1998 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Shane Meadows
Synopsis: Set in a Midlands town, middle -aged Alan Darcy works to re-establish a former boxing club as a way to bring a sense of purpose to the local teenagers.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Subjects: Boxing, Nottingham, Teenagers
Releases
Date: 20 March 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 95 mins 30 secs - Length: 8663 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Title: 'I'm a casualty, but it's cool': 1990s British masculinities and Twenty Four SevenAuthor: Godfrey, SarahArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing the portrayal of white working-class male dispossession in Shane Meadows' 'Twenty Four Seven' (1997), in relation to both Meadows' other work and the wider debate on masculinity in 1990s Britain. Part of a collection of articles on the director Shane Meadows in this issue.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n7 July 2007 Page: 9
Title: Rushes: Meadows' greener grassAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the success of Shane Meadows' film THIS IS ENGLAND at the box office; discussing its distribution and release strategy. Includes a table of the UK box office gros ses for Shane Meadows films to date.
In: Empire n220 October 2007 Page: 142
Title: At home/DVD new: This Is England/This Is Shane MeadowsAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD box set comprising: TWENTYFOURSEVEN, A ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS, DEAD MAN'S SHOES and THIS IS ENGLAND.
In: Empire n170 August 2003 Page: 147
Title: RWDAuthor: [IN] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n455 January 1999 Page: 37
Title: 24 heures sur 24Author: E.O'N. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 117
Title: TwentyfoursevenAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Film Ireland n64 Apr/May 1998 Page: 36
Title: TwentyFourSevenAuthor: ANDREWS, Rachel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n106 April 1998 Page: 42
Title: New filmsAuthor: HAMILTON, Jake Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998 Pages: 28-29
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998: no known title]Author: MENZA, Maddalena Article type: ArticleLanguage: Italian
In: Film Review April 1998 Page: 20
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v6 n3 Spring 1998 Page: 53,55
Title: My left hookAuthor: WILLIS, Holly Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An interview with director Shane Meadows who discusses how he became a filmmaker despite the restrictions of a working- class background. He also discusses the influence of his background on the making of TWENTYFOURSEVEN.
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Page: 26
Title: CinemascopeAuthor: SPINES, Christine ed. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n3 March 1998 Pages: 14-16
Title: The naturalAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Shane Meadows is interviewed about TWENTYFOURSEVEN. Meadows discusses the inception of the film, his choice of Bob Hoskins for the role of Darcy, the culture of boxing in poor, working class communities, filming the fights.
In: Empire n106 April 1998 Page: 28
Title: front desk talent scoutAuthor: HAMILTON, Jake Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Shane Meadows talks about his experience making TWENTYFOURSEVEN.
In: Total Film n16 May 1998 Page: 85
Title: TwentyfoursevenAuthor: DAWSON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Credits review.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n4 April 1998 Pages: 55-56
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Interview May 1998 Page: 52
Title: Movies: reviews, previews, our views: a mayday for mart...Author: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review
In: Empire n112 October 1998 Page: 131
Title: Video to rentAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Empire n104 February 1998 Page: 10
Title: YwentyFourSevenAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Bob Hoskins on the set of TWENTYFOURSEVEN
In: Premiere n260 November 1998 Page: 56
Title: 24 heures sur 24Author: DIASTÈME Article type: NoteLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2547 4 Nov 1998 Page: 46
Title: 24 heures sur 24Author: GORIN, François Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Two reviews of the film; one positive, the other negative.
In: American Cinematographer v79 n4 April 1998 Pages: 106-109
Title: Sundance '98: A Pospector's ParadiseAuthor: PIZZELLO, S. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1099 14 Mar 1997 Page: 19
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1107 09 May 1997 Page: 26
Title: International ProductionAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1124 05 Sep 1997 Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FARROW, Boyd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 15 Sep 1997 Page: 78,82
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1101 28 Mar 1997 Page: 44
Title: European ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1996BFI identifier: N-178468
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376479
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376755
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1996BFI identifier: N-178467
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1996BFI identifier: N-178468
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 20 March 1998 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Shane Meadows
Synopsis: Set in a Midlands town, middle -aged Alan Darcy works to re-establish a former boxing club as a way to bring a sense of purpose to the local teenagers.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Subjects: Boxing, Nottingham, Teenagers
Releases
Date: 20 March 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 95 mins 30 secs - Length: 8663 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Credits
(70)
©: BBC, Production Company: Scala Productions, Presents: BBC Films, Presents: Scala Productions, Executive Producer: George Faber, Executive Producer: David Thompson, Executive Producer: Stephen Woolley, Executive Producer: Nik Powell, Produced by: Imogen West, Line Producer: Sally French, Production Co-ordinator: Winnie Wishart, Production Accountant: Nigel Wood, Production Accountant: Lita O'Sullivan, Unit Location Manager: Rob Jones, Post-production Co-ordinator: Lorraine Armstrong-Esther, Post-production Delivery: Stephen Law, Assistant Director (1st): Gus Maclean, Assistant Director (2nd): Gareth Williams, Assistant Director (3rd): Ben Rothwell, Assistant Director (2nd Unit, 2nd): Pauline Oni, Script Supervisor: Cathy Doubleday, Casting Director: Abi Cohen, Script Editor: Robyn Slovo, Written by: Shane Meadows, Paul Fraser, Director of Photography: Ashley Rowe, Camera Operator: Ashley Rowe, 2nd Camera Operator: Nigel Willoughby, [Camera Trainee]: Edward Wright, Special Effects: John Markwell, Editor: Bill Diver, Production Designer: John-Paul Kelly, Art Director: Niall Moroney, Costume Designer: Philip Crichton, Wardrobe Supervisor: Theresa Hughes, Chief Make-up/Hair Designer: Pebbles, Additional Make-up/Hair: Scott Beswick, Title Design: The Creative Partnership, Blam, Titles/Opticals: Capital FX (London), Laboratory: Rank Film Laboratories, Original Music/Music Producer: Neill MacColl, Boo Hewerdine, Music Performed by: Neill MacColl, Music Performed by: Boo Hewerdine, Music Performed by: Roy Dodds, Music Performed by: Robert Brooks, Music Performed by: Graham Henderson, Olly Blanchflower, [Music] Engineered by: Jock Loveband, [Music] Recorded @: Intimate Studios, Sound Design: Simon Gershon, Sound Mixer: Rosie Straker, Additional Post-production: Roger Brown, Boom Operator: John Coates, Dubbing Mixer: Pete Smith, Dubbing Editor: Simon Gershon, Sound Re-recorded @: Videosonics, Dialogue Editor: Dave Mcgrath, ADR Recordist: Paul Harris, Foley Artist: John Fewell, Foley Artist: Julie Ankerson, Foley Recordist: Jeremy Price, Foley Editor: Jeremy Price, Stunt Co-ordinator: Ginger Keane, Boxing Adviser: Derek Groombridge, Special Thanks [includes]: Big Arty, Jenne Casarotto, Animals: Prop Farm Ltd
Cast
(42)
Bob Hoskins (Alan Darcy), Mat Hand (Fagash), Sun Hand (Jordan), Sarah Thom (Louise), Sammy Pasha (Jimmy), Gina Aris (Sharon), James Corden (Tonka), Frank Harper (Ronnie Marsh), Anthony Clarke (Youngy), Justin Brady (Gadget), Ladene Hall (Pob, Daz's girlfriend), James Hooton (Knighty), Jo Bell (Jo), Colin Higgins (Adrian, Knighty's dad), Maureen O'Grady (Janet, Knighty's mum), Jimmy Hynd (Meggy), Dena Smiles (Lesley, Meggy's girlfriend), Darren Campbell (Daz), Johann Myers (Benny), Karl Collins (Stuart), Pamela Cundell (Auntie Iris), Annette Badland (Pat, Tim's mum), Danny Nussbaum (Tim), Bruce Jones (Geoff, Tim's dad), Toby (Woody, the dog), Krishan Beresford (young Alan Darcy), Lord Dominic Dillon of Eldon (court security man), Ian Michael Smith (prosecutor), Tanya Myers (Sally the judge), Tony Nyland (Gadget's dad), Paul Fraser (photographer), John Baxter (man outside shop), Lord Shane Meadows of Eldon (man with saucepan on head), Ben Rothwell (man selling flowers), Ron Bissell, Mick Bleakley, Derek Osborne (the boxing match judge), Derek Groombridge (Staffordshire coach), Liam Walsh, Kevin Wallace (Staffordshire boxer), Dave Miller (Phil 'The Animal' Yates), Ginger Keane (Stephen S. Stephenson Jr)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(27)
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v10 n4 2013 Pages: 846-862Title: 'I'm a casualty, but it's cool': 1990s British masculinities and Twenty Four SevenAuthor: Godfrey, SarahArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing the portrayal of white working-class male dispossession in Shane Meadows' 'Twenty Four Seven' (1997), in relation to both Meadows' other work and the wider debate on masculinity in 1990s Britain. Part of a collection of articles on the director Shane Meadows in this issue.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n7 July 2007 Page: 9
Title: Rushes: Meadows' greener grassAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the success of Shane Meadows' film THIS IS ENGLAND at the box office; discussing its distribution and release strategy. Includes a table of the UK box office gros ses for Shane Meadows films to date.
In: Empire n220 October 2007 Page: 142
Title: At home/DVD new: This Is England/This Is Shane MeadowsAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD box set comprising: TWENTYFOURSEVEN, A ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS, DEAD MAN'S SHOES and THIS IS ENGLAND.
In: Empire n170 August 2003 Page: 147
Title: RWDAuthor: [IN] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n455 January 1999 Page: 37
Title: 24 heures sur 24Author: E.O'N. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 117
Title: TwentyfoursevenAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Film Ireland n64 Apr/May 1998 Page: 36
Title: TwentyFourSevenAuthor: ANDREWS, Rachel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n106 April 1998 Page: 42
Title: New filmsAuthor: HAMILTON, Jake Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998 Pages: 28-29
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998: no known title]Author: MENZA, Maddalena Article type: ArticleLanguage: Italian
In: Film Review April 1998 Page: 20
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v6 n3 Spring 1998 Page: 53,55
Title: My left hookAuthor: WILLIS, Holly Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An interview with director Shane Meadows who discusses how he became a filmmaker despite the restrictions of a working- class background. He also discusses the influence of his background on the making of TWENTYFOURSEVEN.
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Page: 26
Title: CinemascopeAuthor: SPINES, Christine ed. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n3 March 1998 Pages: 14-16
Title: The naturalAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Shane Meadows is interviewed about TWENTYFOURSEVEN. Meadows discusses the inception of the film, his choice of Bob Hoskins for the role of Darcy, the culture of boxing in poor, working class communities, filming the fights.
In: Empire n106 April 1998 Page: 28
Title: front desk talent scoutAuthor: HAMILTON, Jake Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Shane Meadows talks about his experience making TWENTYFOURSEVEN.
In: Total Film n16 May 1998 Page: 85
Title: TwentyfoursevenAuthor: DAWSON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Credits review.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n4 April 1998 Pages: 55-56
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Interview May 1998 Page: 52
Title: Movies: reviews, previews, our views: a mayday for mart...Author: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review
In: Empire n112 October 1998 Page: 131
Title: Video to rentAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Empire n104 February 1998 Page: 10
Title: YwentyFourSevenAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Bob Hoskins on the set of TWENTYFOURSEVEN
In: Premiere n260 November 1998 Page: 56
Title: 24 heures sur 24Author: DIASTÈME Article type: NoteLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2547 4 Nov 1998 Page: 46
Title: 24 heures sur 24Author: GORIN, François Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Two reviews of the film; one positive, the other negative.
In: American Cinematographer v79 n4 April 1998 Pages: 106-109
Title: Sundance '98: A Pospector's ParadiseAuthor: PIZZELLO, S. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1099 14 Mar 1997 Page: 19
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1107 09 May 1997 Page: 26
Title: International ProductionAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1124 05 Sep 1997 Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FARROW, Boyd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 15 Sep 1997 Page: 78,82
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1101 28 Mar 1997 Page: 44
Title: European ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1996BFI identifier: N-178468
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376479
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376755
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1996BFI identifier: N-178467
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1996BFI identifier: N-178468
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)