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Critic Neil Jeffries
rated 8

...exposes in grainy Super 16 the violent and squalid underbelly of working class life in South London.

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Cast & Crew

Gary Oldman
Director
Gary Oldman
Writer
Ray Winstone
As Ray
Neil Maskell
As Schmuddie
Kathy Burke
As Valerie
Jamie Foreman
As Mark

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A gritty portrayal of a working-class family struggling with drug addiction, domestic violence, and personal demons in South London. The film follows the tumultuous relationship between Raymond, his wife Valerie, and her brother Billy, as they navigate their way through a life of crime, substance abuse, and family drama. With powerful performances and a raw, unflinching approach, Nil by Mouth offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Nil by Mouth include The Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, The Believer, Erin Brockovich, American Beauty, Fight Club.

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Nil by Mouth was released in theaters on February 6, 1998.