Going Off Big Time is a British gangster film set in Liverpool written by Neil Fitzmaurice and directed by Jim Doyle.[1] It follows the story of gangster Mark Clayton as he reminisces on his life of crime.
| Going Off Big Time | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jim Doyle |
| Written by | Neil Fitzmaurice |
| Produced by | Michael Blakey, Ian Brady |
| Starring | Bernard Hill, Dominic Carter, Neil Fitzmaurice, Stan Boardman |
| Cinematography | Damian Bromley |
| Edited by | Julian Day |
| Music by | Michael J. Moran, Andy Roberts |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
editMark Clayton is hiding out at the house of his solicitor following a gangland shooting.[2] Through a series of flashbacks he reminisces on his life and how he ended up a gangster. Once a law-abiding man, he was imprisoned after accidentally hitting a police officer.[3] Bullied in prison, he is befriended by fellow prisoner, Murray, and taught to stand up for himself. Following leaving prison, Clayton struggles to live a normal life and finds himself drawn deeper into crime, culminating with the shooting of a rival gangster's son.
Cast
edit- Neil Fitzmaurice as Mark Clayton
- Dominic Carter as Ozzi Shepherd
- Bernard Hill as Murray
- Sarah Alexander as Stacey Bannerman
- Stan Boardman as Arthur McCann
- Peter Kay as Flipper
Production
editThe film was the first film that Neil Fitzmaurice wrote.[4] The film was shot in and around Liverpool.[5]
Release
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | British Independent Film Awards | Achievement in production | Douglas Hickox | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Newcomer (Off screen) | Damian Bromley | Nominated | |||
| Best Newcomer (On screen) | Neil Fitzmaurice | Nominated |
External links
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References
edit- ^ "Going Off Big Time | Film | The Guardian". www.theguardian.com. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "BBC - Films - review - Going Off, Big Time". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Going Off Big Time". TimeOut. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Shennan, Paddy (5 October 2014). "Neil Fitzmaurice does his best to avoid Phoenix Nights rumours". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "BBC - Liverpool Features - Boomtown! - Movie Locations in Liverpool". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Going Off Big Time · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 11 October 2000. Retrieved 12 July 2024.