Dead Man's Cards

A gritty, slow-burning descent into clubland violence, where loyalty and regret simmer beneath a tough exterior.

Directed by

James Marquand

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Paul Barber, Tom Bell, Samantha Womack

Overview

Ex Boxer Tom is on the ropes, when a chance encounter at the gym leads to the offer of work as a doorman at a run down nightclub. The volatile head doorman Paul, is a battle hardened veteran from the old school. Recognising Tom for the fighter that he once was, Paul takes him under his wing, and guides him through the ins and outs of life as a club land "peacekeeper."

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Violence, loyalty, betrayal, isolation

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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