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18/11/2002 Drama 0h 10m
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Overview

Bouncer is inspired by writer Geoff Thompson's ten years working as a nightclub bouncer. The story is narrated by the wizened and articulate Dave, who tells of the dangers inherent with working on violent nightclub doors. Pushing weights in the gym with his side kick Pete, Dave tells the good, the bad and the ugly sides of door work

  1. Michael B. Clifford

    Director

  2. Geoff Thompson

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Ray Winstone

    Dave

  2. Ronnie Fox

    Pete

  3. Shaun Parkes

    John

  4. Paddy Considine

    Knife Man

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-02-14
A characterful Ray Winstone takes the lead in this obviously well-informed short drama about the perils of being a night club bouncer. Tonight, their nemesis ends up being epitomised by the tanked-up Paddy Considine, a decent looking lad who gets caught up in a drink-fuelled brawl that sees him chucked out. As the narration warns us though, out of sight doesn’t mean gone forever and shortly afterwards we see the real dangers faced by these men who are charged with keeping themselves and the clientele safe. If this were shown as a training film, I doubt anyone would choose this career, and Wi...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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