8 Mile (Original title)Eight Mile (Alternative title)
Date: 2002 (Copyright)Countries: USA, GermanyDirector: Curtis Hanson
Synopsis: Musical drama set in Detroit in 1995. Jimmy Smith Jr comes from the wrong side of the tracks but his skill as a rapper provides an entry to the "rap battles" held regularly at the Shelter.
Genres: Drama, Musical
Subject: Hip Hop music
Releases
Date: 08 November 2002Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 110 mins Length: 9934 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 17 January 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 110 mins 23 secs - Length: 9934 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Date: 26 May 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Colour - SoundRuntime: 106 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Universal Pictures Video
Title: Boyz in the woodAuthor: GEORGE, Nelson Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Supplement published as a tie-in to the BFI's Black World, a UK-wide celebration of Black cinema (June-November 2005). Traces the development of American hip hop cinema, from WILD STYLE to 8 MILE, and considers its digital future.
In: Film Review n627 February 2003 Pages: 72-73
Title: New moviesAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Page: 130
Title: PlayAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Page: 131
Title: PlayAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Curtis Hanson who discusses the making of 8 MILE.
In: Télérama n2771 19 Feb 2003 Pages: 10-14
Title: Eminem blanc casséAuthor: RIGOULET, Laurent Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Profile of rap singer Eminem, referring to his role in 8 MILE.
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Page: 42
Title: The reviewsAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Pages: 96-98
Title: What the f**k?Author: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background on the making of 8 MILE, Brian Grazer's choice of Eminem to act, and Eminem's success in the role.
In: Film Review n627 February 2003 Pages: 44-49
Title: Say hello to HollywoodAuthor: RYNNING, Roald Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background on the making of 8 MILE, on Emimen's early life. Eminem comments on the reasons he decided to accept a role in 8 MILE.
In: Film Review n628 March 2003 Page: 54
Title: 8 Mile highAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief feature on the making of 8 MILE.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n2 February 2003 Pages: 36-37,42
Title: Reviews: the main attractionAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 50
Title: 2003 previewsAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n312 February 2003 Page: 47
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere n312 February 2003 Pages: 70-71
Title: Stomy vs eminemAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: French rap artist and actor Stomy Bugsy gives his views on Eminem and 8 MILE.
In: Cinéaste v28 n2 Spring 2003 Pages: 30-35
Title: White Man's Burden - Eminem's Movie Debut in 8 MILEAuthor: GRUNDMANN, Roy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n7 July 2003 Page: 62
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n311 January 2003 Pages: 46-53
Title: eminem: un acteur innéAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: A profile of Eminem and his role in 8 MILE.
In: Variety 4 Nov 2002 Page: 27,32
Title: [Variety - 4 Nov 2002: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1380 8 Nov 2002 Page: 30,32
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n162 December 2002 Page: 31
Title: Front row: will Eminem win an Oscar?Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the likelihood that Eminem will win an Oscar for his peformance in 8 MILE.
In: Premiere v15 n9 May 2002 Pages: 80-83
Title: The Marshall Mathers movie.Author: MASLIN, Janet Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Eminem stars in 8 MILE, directed by Curtis Hanson. Interview with Mr. Mathers about making the film.
In: Premiere v16 n3 November 2002 Page: 18
Title: Brian Grazer talks about 8 MileAuthor: GORA, Susannah Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brian Grazer talks about producing 8 MILE.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v46th 2002 Page: 20
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v46th 2002: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Director's note. Credits include production/UK distribution contact details.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v370 n34 30 Oct 2001 Page: 29
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v370 n29 23 Oct 2001 Page: 21
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v371 n14 11 Dec 2001 Page: 27
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v370 n39 6 Nov 2001 Page: 21
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Date: 2002 (Copyright)Countries: USA, GermanyDirector: Curtis Hanson
Synopsis: Musical drama set in Detroit in 1995. Jimmy Smith Jr comes from the wrong side of the tracks but his skill as a rapper provides an entry to the "rap battles" held regularly at the Shelter.
Genres: Drama, Musical
Subject: Hip Hop music
Releases
Date: 08 November 2002Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 110 mins Length: 9934 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 17 January 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 110 mins 23 secs - Length: 9934 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Date: 26 May 2003Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Colour - SoundRuntime: 106 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Universal Pictures Video
Credits
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©/In association with: Mikona Productions GmbH & Co. KG, Presented by: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Executive Producer: Carol Fenelon, Executive Producer: James Whitaker, Executive Producer: Gregory Goodman, Executive Producer: Paul Rosenberg, Producer: Brian Grazer, Producer: Curtis Hanson, Producer: Jimmy Iovine, Co-producer: Stuart Parr, Unit Production Manager: Mary J. Courtney, Unit Production Manager: Zane Weiner, Production Office Co-ordinator: Ralph Bertelle, Shannon Hamed, Location Manager: David L. Wolfson, Location Manager: Michael J. Burmeister, Location Manager: Kokayi Ampah, Post-production Supervisor: Graham Stumpf, Assistant Director (1st): Eric N. Heffron, Assistant Director (2nd): Michael Moore, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): David Riebel, Script Supervisor: Eva Z. Cabrera, Casting: Mali Finn, Casting (Associate): Mindy Bazar, Casting (Voice): Barbara Harris, Written by: Scott Silver, Director of Photography: Rodrigo Prieto, Camera Operator: Gary Jay, Camera Operator (B): Patrick J. Pask, Steadicam Operator: Mark Karavite, Special Effects (Co-ordinator): John D. Milinac, Special Effects (Foreman): Rodman Kiser, Sign Writer: Keni Davis, Film Editor: Jay Rabinowitz, Craig Kitson, Production Designer: Philip Messina, Art Director: Kevin Kavanaugh, Set Designer: Harry E. Otto, Set Designer: Thomas Betts, Set Decorator: Kristen Toscano Messina, Costume Designer: Mark Bridges, Costume Supervisor: John C. Casey, Make-up Supervisor: Donald Mowat, Key Make-up Artist: Matiki Anoff, Hair Supervisor: Erma Kent, Key Hairstylist: Camille Friend, Main/End Titles: Pacific Title, Digital Mastering: EFilm, Music: Eminem, Music Composer and Arranger: Eminem, Luis Resto, Music Arranger and Engineer: Steve King, Music Supervisor: Carol Fenelon, Exec i/C of Music for Universal Pictures: Kathy Nelson, Music Editor: Carl Kaller, Supervising Live Music Engineer: Robert Schaper, Production Sound Mixer: Danny Michael, Utility Sound Technician: Gail Carroll-Coe, Recordist: Eric Bretter, Mark Lapointe, Re-recording Mixer: Mark Smith, Ron Bartlett, Supervising Sound Editor: Dane A. Davis, Supervising Sound Editor: Julia Evershade, Supervising Dialogue Editor: Stephanie Flack, Sound Effects Editor: Richard Adrian, Sound Effects Editor: Joe Milner, Sound Effects Editor: Mark Larry, ADR (Voice): The Click, ADR (Voice): Loki Jordan, ADR (Voice): Lanei Chapman, ADR (Voice): Terence Mathews, Django Craig, ADR (Recordist): Rick Canelli, ADR (Recording Mixer): Thomas J. O'Connell, Foley Artist: John Roesch, Foley Artist: Alyson Moore, Foley Mixer: Mary Jo Lang, Supervising Foley Editor: Andrew Lackey, Stunt Co-ordinator: Jeff Imada
Cast
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Eminem (Jimmy Smith Jr), Kim Basinger (Stephanie), Mekhi Phifer (Future), Brittany Murphy (Alex), Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob), Omar Benson Miller (Sol George), De'Angelo Wilson (DJ Iz), Eugene Byrd (Wink), Taryn Manning (Janeane), Larry Hudson (bouncer), Proof (Lil' Tic), Mike Bell (Shorty Mike), Dj Head (Battle DJ), Michael Shannon (Greg Buehl), Chloe Greenfield (Lily), Mary Hannigan (Mrs Helgeland), Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc), Strike (Lyckety-Splyt), Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove (Lotto), Na'keya Snoddy (Papa Doc's girl), Malik Barnhardt (Moochie), Day Golfin (Day), Allen Adams (Omar), Hom (parking lot rapper 1), Obie Trice (parking lot rapper 2), Njeri Earth (parking lot rapper 3), Jennifer Kitchen (willing girl), Kyla Womack (Alex's friend), Melissa Zaglanikzny (Christine), Rockey Black (Rocky), Craig Chandler (Paul), Paul Bates (Manny), Miz-korona (female lunch truck rapper), Xzibit (male lunch truck rapper), Abdul Salaam El Razzac (Joe Lee Patton), Steven Monroe (plant worker), John Smith Jr (lobby security guard), Venicia Foreman (WJLB receptionist), Waverly W. Alford Ii (Big O), Bushman (WJLB disc jockey), Adam Brook (Roy Darucher)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Sight and Sound vSuppl nBlack World July 2005 Pages: 8-12Title: Boyz in the woodAuthor: GEORGE, Nelson Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Supplement published as a tie-in to the BFI's Black World, a UK-wide celebration of Black cinema (June-November 2005). Traces the development of American hip hop cinema, from WILD STYLE to 8 MILE, and considers its digital future.
In: Film Review n627 February 2003 Pages: 72-73
Title: New moviesAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Page: 130
Title: PlayAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n169 July 2003 Page: 131
Title: PlayAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Curtis Hanson who discusses the making of 8 MILE.
In: Télérama n2771 19 Feb 2003 Pages: 10-14
Title: Eminem blanc casséAuthor: RIGOULET, Laurent Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Profile of rap singer Eminem, referring to his role in 8 MILE.
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Page: 42
Title: The reviewsAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Pages: 96-98
Title: What the f**k?Author: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background on the making of 8 MILE, Brian Grazer's choice of Eminem to act, and Eminem's success in the role.
In: Film Review n627 February 2003 Pages: 44-49
Title: Say hello to HollywoodAuthor: RYNNING, Roald Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background on the making of 8 MILE, on Emimen's early life. Eminem comments on the reasons he decided to accept a role in 8 MILE.
In: Film Review n628 March 2003 Page: 54
Title: 8 Mile highAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief feature on the making of 8 MILE.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n2 February 2003 Pages: 36-37,42
Title: Reviews: the main attractionAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 50
Title: 2003 previewsAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n312 February 2003 Page: 47
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere n312 February 2003 Pages: 70-71
Title: Stomy vs eminemAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: French rap artist and actor Stomy Bugsy gives his views on Eminem and 8 MILE.
In: Cinéaste v28 n2 Spring 2003 Pages: 30-35
Title: White Man's Burden - Eminem's Movie Debut in 8 MILEAuthor: GRUNDMANN, Roy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n7 July 2003 Page: 62
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n311 January 2003 Pages: 46-53
Title: eminem: un acteur innéAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: A profile of Eminem and his role in 8 MILE.
In: Variety 4 Nov 2002 Page: 27,32
Title: [Variety - 4 Nov 2002: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1380 8 Nov 2002 Page: 30,32
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n162 December 2002 Page: 31
Title: Front row: will Eminem win an Oscar?Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the likelihood that Eminem will win an Oscar for his peformance in 8 MILE.
In: Premiere v15 n9 May 2002 Pages: 80-83
Title: The Marshall Mathers movie.Author: MASLIN, Janet Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Eminem stars in 8 MILE, directed by Curtis Hanson. Interview with Mr. Mathers about making the film.
In: Premiere v16 n3 November 2002 Page: 18
Title: Brian Grazer talks about 8 MileAuthor: GORA, Susannah Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brian Grazer talks about producing 8 MILE.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v46th 2002 Page: 20
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v46th 2002: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Director's note. Credits include production/UK distribution contact details.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v370 n34 30 Oct 2001 Page: 29
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v370 n29 23 Oct 2001 Page: 21
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v371 n14 11 Dec 2001 Page: 27
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v370 n39 6 Nov 2001 Page: 21
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English