Ryan Pope
Biography: Born in Manchester in 1973, Ryan Pope is an actor perhaps best known for his role as Psycho Paul in all seven series of the cult BBC3 sitcom Ideal. His first break upon leaving acting school was to promote the Quadrophenia comeback tour by rock band The Who where his duties consisted of dressing as a mod and riding a Lambretta. After that he was employed as a catwalk model for the Prada fashion house and secured a role in the BBC series The Lakes. He has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in both North America and the Far East and starred in Ben Wheatley's film A Field In England, Ken Loach's film Looking For Eric and Mike Leigh's Peterloo.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 01, 1973
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A Field in England
2013-07-05
A Field in England
Overview: During the Civil War in 17th-Century England, a small group of deserters flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by an alchemist, who forces the group to aid him in his search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field. Crossing a vast mushroom circle, which provides their first meal, the group quickly descend into a chaos of arguments, fighting and paranoia, and, as it becomes clear that the treasure might be something other than gold, they slowly become victim to the terrifying energies trapped inside the field.
Genres: Horror Thriller Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-05
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Celluloid
2014-01-27
Celluloid
Overview: A psychological drama/thriller, that takes you into the heart of dysfunctional family life. Dawn's struggle with her past is played out not only upon the couch during regression therapy but also within the family home. With the help of Josh's method of escapism; a penchant for viewing life through a lens, we learn from his footage the extent and impact this situation has had over the years. Vulnerable and unable to articulate their worries, teenagers Josh & Nicola struggle with their mum's more recent bout of outbursts and her increasing instability. They forge relationships outside of the family unit; to escape in Nicola's case and for support whilst they try to maintain some sense of a 'normal' existence. As relationships at home become frayed, suspicions about Dawn's therapist's integrity & motivations arise. Dawn is sectioned and social services are informed.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-27
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National Theatre Live: Hangmen
2016-03-03
National Theatre Live: Hangmen
Overview: In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry's reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd and the peculiar Mooney lurk with very different motives for their visit.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-03-03
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Looking for Eric
2009-05-27
Looking for Eric
Overview: A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-27
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Peterloo
2018-11-01
Peterloo
Overview: An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-01
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United We Fall
2014-10-17
United We Fall
Overview: A mockumentary about five arrogant overpaid homophobic racist ex-Manchester United players who had the chance to become heroes in 2010 - and failed spectacularly.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-17
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County Kilburn
2000-08-17
County Kilburn
Overview: Along the kilometre stretch of Kilburn High road in London, there are twenty-eight pubs: that's one every thirty-six metres. Populated predominantly by the Irish, this area has come to be known as County Kilburn. Here we witness the loves, lives and laughs of a disparate group of dreamers, losers and ever-hopefuls.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-17
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Oh My God
2019-08-14
Oh My God
Overview: Visual companion to the album Oh My God by Kevin Morby. Described by Morby as "half documentary and half dreamscape."
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-14
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Velvet Goldmine
1998-08-28
Velvet Goldmine
Overview: Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-08-28
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