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Diary of a Bad Lad
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Diary of a Bad Lad

2010-06-28 · 92 min · ★ 4.0

Drama · Comedy

Frustrated filmmaker, Barry Lick, sets out to attempt to make a documentary about a local businessman who he believes is involved in property rackets, prostitution, pornography and the importation of large quantities of recreational drugs.

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Directors
Michael Booth
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Countries
United Kingdom
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Released

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Tommy MorghenJoe O'Byrne
BirtyPaul Birtwistle
Donna HenryJoanne Miller
Roxanne GregoryRoxy
Clive BonelleRichard

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