A grimy, kinetic plunge into addiction that is by turns hilarious, horrifying, and strangely exhilarating.
About 1996 film directed by Danny Boyle
Genres drama, independent, buddy, crime, magic realist
Directed by Danny Boyle
Written by John Hodge
Starring Ewan McGregor, Irvine Welsh, Robert Carlyle, Kelly Macdonald, Jonny Lee Miller, Shirley Henderson, Kevin McKidd, James Cosmo
Music Damon Albarn
Runtime 93 min
Country United Kingdom
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