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The Frontline
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The Frontline

1993-01-01 · 70 min · ★ 6.0

Crime

Upon his release from a mental hospital, James re-kindles his relationship with pirate DJ Marion, helping her kick her nasty heroin addiction. However, when Marion is found dead, James and Marion's father hatch a plan to trap and expose the 'protected' killer. A plan that leads to a tense and bloody showdown that will leave you shattered. Filmed in the Moss Side area of Manchester this gritty tale of futility pulls no punches in its graphic depiction of drug addiction, political corruption and society out of control.

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Directors
Paul Hills
Production companies
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vincent PhillipsJames King
Amanda NoarMarion Needham
Geoffrey LeesleyJohn Needham
Renny KrupinskiRenny KrupinskiWilliam Armstrong MP
Leroy CooperZeke Deakins aka DJ Cosmic MC
Tony WilsonTony WilsonHimself, Reporter at Siege
Tim DantayTim DantayMarty Mad
Peter FaulknerBilly Boules
Nick TennentTony Fell
Joan CampionMary Needham
Ina CloughRose Collins
Drew DawsonDI McAllister
Chris ConstantinouDS Constantine
Jimmy LambertPC Nipper
Huggy LeaverPC Mick
John MundyHimself, News Reader
Henry NormalHenry NormalCab Driver
Osei BenilRonie Carter
Clare HudsonMargo
Paul BettsJonathan

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