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Hell to Pay

  • Video
  • 2005
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
2.8/10
150
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Dave Courtney in Hell to Pay (2005)
Crime

Larry Malone sets up his brother Dave to get rid of Murphy, a rival gang leader, and then informs on Dave to have him convicted of murder. In one simple act of double-dealing he, consequentl... Read allLarry Malone sets up his brother Dave to get rid of Murphy, a rival gang leader, and then informs on Dave to have him convicted of murder. In one simple act of double-dealing he, consequently, removes both his main rivals and clears the way for expansive future plans for his crim... Read allLarry Malone sets up his brother Dave to get rid of Murphy, a rival gang leader, and then informs on Dave to have him convicted of murder. In one simple act of double-dealing he, consequently, removes both his main rivals and clears the way for expansive future plans for his crime family. After a few months on remand, Dave is acquitted at the Old Bailey after producin... Read all

  • Director
    • Roberto Gomez Martin
  • Writers
    • Dave Courtney
    • Malcolm Martin
  • Stars
    • Dave Courtney
    • Dave Legeno
    • Terry Stone
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  • IMDb RATING
    2.8/10
    150
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roberto Gomez Martin
    • Writers
      • Dave Courtney
      • Malcolm Martin
    • Stars
      • Dave Courtney
      • Dave Legeno
      • Terry Stone
    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dave Courtney
    • Dave Malone
    Dave Legeno
    Dave Legeno
    • Big Vic
    Terry Stone
    Terry Stone
    • Johnny Murphy
    • (as Terry Turbo)
    John Altman
    John Altman
    • Policeman
    Nicholas Bateman
    • Police Officer
    Andy Beckwith
    Andy Beckwith
    • Detective Inspector Beek
    Garry Bushell
    • One of Larry's Goons
    John Campbell-Mac
    John Campbell-Mac
    • Mike - Stripper
    • (as John Cambell-Mac)
    Pete Conway
    • Policeman
    Sally Farmiloe
    • Mrs. A.
    Ian Freeman
    • Cellmate
    Ian Golding
    • Johnny
    Joanne Guest
    • Policewoman
    Martin Hancock
    Martin Hancock
    • Martin
    Helen Keating
    • Helen
    Francine Lewis
    Francine Lewis
    • Gangster's Wife
    Trevor Mailey
    • Hood
    Brendan McGirr
    • Brendan
    • Director
      • Roberto Gomez Martin
    • Writers
      • Dave Courtney
      • Malcolm Martin
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    7churchofsunshine

    Does crime pay? If your name is Dave Courtney, then the answer is yes!!

    I would have expected this film to have attracted more than a mere two reviews on the IMDb by now. Maybe potential reviewers are somehow afraid that if they diss his film, Dave Courtney will somehow find out where they live and they will find themselves encased in concrete supporting a fly-over somewhere on the M25!! Dave Courtney is a "celebrity gangster" - a member of the old school of crime like The Krays or the Great Train Robbers. He is well out of the London crime scene these days, but makes a huge fortune on the back of his former exploits and has written a number of books. It is largely thanks to him that people get away with selling knuckledusters on eBay which are described as 'paperweights'!! He is certainly not a man to be trifled with.

    His film is little more than an ego trip, produced on the back of the more popular "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels" which itself featured a number of real East End crooks and hard-men in the cast. Courtney proudly boasts that the cast and crew of this film have done more prison stretches than the cast of any other film in history!! I doubt that record will ever be beaten.

    It's a bit of a shame it has yet to reach a larger audience, because although it is not the best film I've ever seen, it is far from being the worst. It is certainly well above average and deserves to make Courtney a pile of cash. Not that he's short of a few bob anyway! 7/10
    6smiley-32

    Low budget gangster yarn!

    I saw this film yesterday.. In fact, I got it for free at some secondhand store. Basically, it's one those 'low budget, East End London crime gangster' genre which homage to Dave Courtney..

    Although he's the star of the film, according to the audio commentary he did.. he put up the money for he film and brought on some the big names from the criminal underworld to be part of his movie project.

    I respect Dave in a big way.. because he is a gangster. But that dosen't mean he goes round shooting people.

    Dave sees this project in a way that he's seen it and been through it. Now he wants his audience to see things the way he sees it.

    Mind you, it weren't too bad. I was so surprised that The Sun's Garry Bushell is in the this. My God! I hope he don't win an Oscar for his cheesy performance.

    Mind you, I've seen a lot of gangster in my time. But this one weren't too bad. Although it's low budget.. I got no qualms about it. I just watch on it on a rainy day!
    8ross-boyask

    Great Fun - The Real London Underworld Collides With Balls-Out Guerrilla Film-making

    I saw this at a market screening in Cannes some time ago and I found it to be tremendous fun. I don't know if this version has changed much since then but if you're fans of Dave Courtney and his well known associates then I think you will agree that his central semi-autobiographical performance shines, and he has charisma in spades. Billy Murray is excellent as Dave's villainous sibling and there are some great supporting characters played by Dave Legeno, Terry "Turbo" Stone, Scott Welch and too many others to name. Some hilarious one-liners and naturalistic performances are punctuated by some genuinely disturbing violence (a scene where a snitch is hung up and beaten is as convincing as anything in a Scorsese film) and a killer soundtrack. The film climaxes with a great action-packed shootout at some docks. The opening credits sequence was hectic fun as well. Obviously the film is not perfect but this is genuinely an absolute must-see for fans of Dave, Billy, the real London Underworld and guerrilla digital film-making alike.
    1tobymckenny

    What a waste of time

    This has got to be one of the worst films ever made, it seems like a cry out attempt to gain recognition as a gangster or should I say plastic gangster because Dave Courtney cant get it right or get any appreciation in the real world. A movie seems to be the only playground where he can manifest his egotistical and over exaggerated character to his liking, manipulating his surroundings to his own accord where he looks like a super hero. Perhaps a misspent childhood is the cause of this.

    The plot, storyline and acting are all very weak, it seems like a lot of the actors minus a few are just random people of the streets who want to appear on a movie, this adds to the weakness of the film.

    I can't even believe shops accepted to sell his DVD. The only thing it's useful for is too copy over and record something with a bit of class and style. The film shows no originality, no drive and certainly has no destination apart from the bin. Perhaps the only reason why Dave Courtney feels like he can act is because most of his life is one big act. He is nothing more than a bully boy who in the real world can't even fight unless he has a knuckle duster or a gun... wow that must really make him a man... He needs to get over himself, and all his followers need to stop sucking up to a wrong en and go do something useful with your lives instead of wasting it.

    The fact he made a poor movie and wasted a lot of his own money because no one else would invest in such crap story shows that the man is clearly deluded in his own self belief and perhaps rather than making a movie to gain self appreciation, counselling would of been a far better investment and a lot cheaper.

    I feel that the review I have given is valid considering i have many experience in the dynamics of movies from the God Father to modern day movies. And for Courtney to class his movie as a gangster movie is a big slap in the face to the real gangster movies that deserve better appreciation than to be followed in the same class as this crap.

    If you are considering in buying this DVD just think of it as getting a pair of fake Armani Jeans. It's not the real thing it never will be. Perhaps this DVD would be better classed as a comedy or even better a mistake.

    No doubt some followers (peabrainers) will retaliate in my review and I am sorry if you have taken it as an insult, but Courtney took the risk in making a movie he must be prepared to take criticism.
    1leeyk7

    Bad Beyond Words

    Looking for a decent gangster film to watch I came across one called "Hell to Pay" starring "Celebrity Gangster" Dave Courtney. To be fair the cover and presentation of the case looked pretty good and I decided to give it a watch.  The old saying "never Judge a Book by it's Cover" (or in this case DVD) couldn't have been more Correct.  Shot on what looks to be a camera add-on pack for a gameboy this movie is a horrible portrayal of the British Crime Movie Genre.  Micky Mouse Camera shots, none existing Plot, bad Special effects and absolutely terrible acting from Daves Mates who have been dragged in to make this "Movie" that looks to be yet another stunt to launch Dave up to be the big "Celebrity Gangster". 

     Only a Glue Sniffer that's just spent the night In a Model Shop would enjoy This.

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      The oil-on-canvas depicting the crucifixion used in the film was actually painted by real-life East End gangster Ronnie Kray - it was given to Courtney as a present just before Ronnie died.

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • GoldLex Ltd.
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      • £200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
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      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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