

Born Equal
2006-12-17 · 83 min · ★ 5.0
Four characters living in one neighbourhood in London - all living dramatically different lives, all of them on the edge - see their stories unfold.
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- Directors
- Dominic Savage
- Production companies
- BBC Film
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Colin FirthMark
Robert CarlyleRobert
Anne-Marie DuffMichelle
Nicholas BurnsMichael
Emilia FoxLaura
David OyelowoYemi
Julia DavisSally
Emily WoofSandra
Charlie Creed-MilesMan in Hostel
Megan DoddsAnastasia
Toby KebbellBeggar 2
Gugu Mbatha-RawGirl at King's Cross Station
Nikki Amuka-BirdItshe
Nichola BurleyZoe
Alan MandelThug
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