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Young Adam
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Young Adam

2003-09-26 · 93 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Thriller · Crime · Romance

A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.

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Directors
David Mackenzie
Production companies
Recorded Picture Company, StudioCanal UK, HanWay Films, UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Sveno Media, Sigma Films, Young Adam Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,400,000
Revenue
USD 2,500,000

Top Cast

Ewan McGregorEwan McGregorJoe Taylor
Tilda SwintonTilda SwintonElla Gault
Peter MullanPeter MullanLes Gault
Emily MortimerEmily MortimerCathie Dimly
Jack McElhoneJack McElhoneJim Gault
Thérèse BradleyThérèse BradleyGwen
Ewan StewartEwan StewartDaniel Gordon
Stuart McQuarrieStuart McQuarrieBill
Pauline TurnerPauline TurnerConnie
Alan CookeBob M'bussi
Rory McCannRory McCannSam
Ian HanmoreIan HanmoreFreight Supervisor
Mhairi MorrisonCathie's Flatmate
Anne Marie TimoneyMrs. Gordon
John YuleClerk of the Court
John ComerfordJury Foreman
Andrew NeilAndrew NeilBarman
Arnold BrownArnold BrownBowler Hat Man
Meg FraserMeg FraserStall Woman
Stuart BowmanStuart BowmanBlack Street Pub Man

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