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The James Gang

  • 1997
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  • 1h 35m
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The James Gang (1997)
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After an audacious jewellery robbery the whole James family heads for home on the run with the obsessive detective Julia Armstrong in hot pursuit.After an audacious jewellery robbery the whole James family heads for home on the run with the obsessive detective Julia Armstrong in hot pursuit.After an audacious jewellery robbery the whole James family heads for home on the run with the obsessive detective Julia Armstrong in hot pursuit.

  • Director
    • Mike Barker
  • Writer
    • Stuart Hepburn
  • Stars
    • John Hannah
    • Helen McCrory
    • Jason Flemyng
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    162
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    • Director
      • Mike Barker
    • Writer
      • Stuart Hepburn
    • Stars
      • John Hannah
      • Helen McCrory
      • Jason Flemyng
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Spendlove James
    Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory
    • Bernadette James
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Frank James
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Julia Armstrong
    Darren Brownlie
    • Spendlove Jr.
    David Brownlie
    • Spendlove Jr.
    Lauren McMurray
    • Geraldine James
    Lauren McCracken
    • Jessica James
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Graham Armstrong
    Elaine Lordan
    • Simone
    Brian Pettifer
    Brian Pettifer
    • Spanner
    Caroline Berry
    • Bronwyn
    John Pierce Jones
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    • Director
      • Mike Barker
    • Writer
      • Stuart Hepburn
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    10clare-13

    Excellent, high energy drama.

    "The James Gang" is one of those high energy, stylish films with a lot of heart. A rare treat for a British film and a real achievement for a first time feature director (Mike Barker who also gave us "Best Laid Plans"). Although it isn't a "perfect" movie it won't dissapoint those who enjoy well crafted movies
    1Buzzo-2

    Awful

    This movie lacks everything a good movie needs. The plot is rather idiotic and the characters remain very superficial with Mom James playing a key role: hit & run over and over again, and her boys (Spendlove Sr, Jr and Uncle Frank) making sure there is always an escape route. Except a few 'esthetic' shots which please the eye, even camerawork is not quite inviting a higher rate than it deserves: 1. There is however some goods news: the first frame in which a bird can vaguely be seen on a blue and musical background might give the viewer reason to believe a decent movie will unfold, and yes, sometimes there is a twist to the story which might surprise some viewers. Unfortunately I was not one of them.
    3Harry-bjm

    Optics: thumbs up - contents: thumbs down

    A very well photographed picture, but to see such raw and simple plot, which does not include a minimal surprise is not amusing after all, it's a waste of time. Avoid this one, if you want to be entertained wholly. Only suitable for cutting and screen studies, in addition it will not be difficult to conceive a better screenplay. One of the most lousy variations of the "Bonnie&Clyde"-theme

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    • Release date
      • July 22, 1998 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hold-Up Family
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • HandMade Films
      • Paragon Entertainment Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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