Made in Britain
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| Directed by | Alan Clarke |
| Written by | David Leland |
| Starring | Tim Roth |
| Distributed by | Blue Underground |
| Release date(s) | February 25, 1982 |
| Running time | 76 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £1,000 (estimated) |
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Made in Britain is a film about a white power skinhead named Trevor (played by Tim Roth), and his constant confrontations with authority figures. Directed by Alan Clarke and written by David Leland, it was originally broadcast on ITV as part of the film series Tales out of School. As with many Alan Clarke films, the director attempts to depict English working-class life, realistically without moralizing or complex plots. The film features strong language, violence, racism and an anti-establishment feeling. Cinematographer Chris Menges was responsible for the atmosphere.
The film begins with Trevor in court on charges of throwing a brick through a Pakistani man's window. He had also been charged with shoplifting from Harrods. Trevor's social worker, Harry Parker (played by Eric Richard), believes Trevor can reform, so he has him sent to an assessment centre, where his punishment will be determined.
The opening music is the song "UK82" by Scottish punk rock band The Exploited. Dialogue from the film was sampled heavily on Skinnyman's 2004 album Council Estate of Mind.
