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New Town Killers
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New Town Killers

2008-10-28 · 97 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller · Drama

Two private bankers, Alistair and Jamie, who have the world at their feet get their kicks from playing a 12 hour game of hunt, hide and seek with people from the margins of society. Their next target is Sean Macdonald a parentless teenager who lives with his sister on a housing estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh. She's in debt, he's going nowhere fast. Sean agrees to play for cash.

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Directors
Richard Jobson
Production companies
Screen East, Independent, Scottish Screen
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dougray ScottDougray ScottAlistair Raskolnikov
Alastair MackenzieAlastair MackenzieJamie Stewart
James Anthony PearsonJames Anthony PearsonSean Macdonald
Liz WhiteLiz WhiteAlice Kelly
Charles MneneCharles MneneSam
Shelley ConnShelley ConnJulie Stewart
Karen GillanKaren GillanYoung Girl at Bus Station
Kim ChapmanKim Chapman
Jamie MichieJamie MichiePolice Officer 1
Jenny FouldsPolice Officer 2
Leon ButlerNews Footage Police Officer
Neil McNultyTurbonegro Fan
Rebecca PalmerRebecca PalmerWoman Loan Shark
Ruaraidh MurrayGang Leader
Sheila DonaldOld Woman
Kim ChapmanKim ChapmanNightclub Girl (uncredited)

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