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06/10/2018 Drama 1h 47m
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Overview

On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.

  1. Richard Billingham

    Writer, Director

Top billed cast

  1. Justin Salinger

    Ray

  2. Ella Smith

    Liz

  3. Patrick Romer

    Older Ray

  4. Deirdre Kelly

    Older Liz

  5. Tony Way

    Lol

  6. Sam Gittins

    Will

  7. Richard Ashton

    Sid

  8. Joshua Millard-Lloyd

    Jason

  9. Mary Helen Donald

    Hilda

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Reviews

A review by SWITCH.
Written by SWITCH. on 2019-08-15
It may be dour, but the film is also vital, edgy and progressive. It also must be noted that it’s very funny at times, in a brutal human comedy sort of way ('Good Thing' by Fine Young Cannibals plays over the end credits). To be put off by the uncomfortable themes, unglamorous urban location and prevailing sense of gloom that permeates ‘Ray & Liz’ would be a big mistake. This drama crackles with angry energy, and reflects how grim life really was and, unfortunately, still can be for large parts of the population.
- Jake Watt

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$601,191.00

Revenue
$0.00

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