Made in Britain
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- Made in Britain may also mean Country of origin.
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| Directed by | Alan Clarke |
| Written by | David Leland |
| Starring | Tim Roth |
| Distributed by | Blue Underground |
| Release date(s) | February 25, 1982 |
| Running time | 73 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £1,000 (estimated) |
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Made in Britain is a "state-of-the-nation" style short film (70 minutes) directed by Alan Clarke and written by David Leland. It was originally broadcast on ITV as part of a series of films called "Tales out of School". As with many Alan Clarke films, the director attempts to depict English working-class life, realistically without moralizing or complex plots. The film uses strong language, violence, racist ideology and an anti-establishment feeling. Cinematographer Chris Menges was responsible for the atmosphere.
The film's basic plot revolves around a racist skinhead named Trevor (played by Tim Roth), and his constant confrontations with authority figures. The film begins with Trevor in court on charges of throwing a brick through a Pakistani man's window. He had also been charged with shoplifting from Harrods. Trevor's social worker Harry Parker (played by Eric Richard) has belief in Trevor and has him sent to an assessment centre where he will be assessed, which will determine the punishment he will be given.
[edit] Trivia
- The opening music is "UK82" by Scottish punk band The Exploited.
- Dialogue from the film was sampled heavily on Skinnyman's 2004 album Council Estate of Mind.
