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Kill the Day (1996) | Criteria

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Kill the Day

United Kingdom • English • 1996 • 18m

Director

Lynne Ramsay

3.39/5·1.5K ratings·361 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Lynne Ramsay conjures the world through the eyes of an ex-addict in this award-winning short.

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December 2021
Position 27

Credits

Crew

DirectorLynne Ramsay

WriterLynne Ramsay

CinematographerAlwin H. Küchler

EditorLucia Zucchetti

ProducerGavin Emerson

Cast

James Ramsayas James Gallagher

Drew Cainas Drug Dealer

Andrew Bartonas James (12 years old)

Stevan Brennanas James' Friend

Michael Thompson

as Man On Canal Bank

Jason McKenzieas Andy

Nikki Wrightas Provan

Ian Hanmoreas Senior Guard

Niall McCloudas Prison guard

Michael Slevinas Prison Guard

Andy Milleras Prison Guard

Robert McEwanas James (10 Years Old)

David McKenzieas James' Friend in Field

William McAuley Jr.as James' Friend in Field

Thomas O'Donnelas Junkie