London Kills Me movie poster

London Kills Me

"The boot's a hoot!"

December 13, 1991 1h 47m 5.7/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1991. London Kills Me is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hanif Kureishi.

Starring Justin Chadwick, Steven Mackintosh, and Emer McCourt

Synopsis

For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of London's drug world by taking a job as a waiter in a 'normal' restaurant. But to do this he must come up with a "sensible" pair of shoes, an item that his homeless meanderings hasn't provided him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 13, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (13 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Working Title Films
  • Film4 Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is London Kills Me about?

For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barely twenty who wants desperately to pull out of L...

Who directed London Kills Me?

London Kills Me was directed by Hanif Kureishi.

How long is London Kills Me?

London Kills Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was London Kills Me released?

London Kills Me was released on December 13, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in London Kills Me?

The main cast of London Kills Me includes Justin Chadwick, Steven Mackintosh, Emer McCourt, Roshan Seth, Fiona Shaw.