Clubbed is a 2008 British drama film about a 1980s factory worker who takes up a job as a club doorman, written by Geoff Thompson and directed by Neil Thompson.

Clubbed
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNeil Thompson
Written byGeoff Thompson
Produced byMartin Carr
Neil Thompson
StarringColin Salmon
Mel Raido
Shaun Parkes
Scot Williams
Maxine Peake
Natalie Gumede
CinematographyKate Stark
Edited byDavid Kew
Music byPaul Heard
Release dates
  • 2 October 2008 (2008-10-02) (Dinard Festival of British Cinema)
  • 16 January 2009 (2009-01-16) (United Kingdom)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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In 1984, Danny - a lonely factory worker intimidated by life - is battered and humiliated in front of his kids in a random act of violence. His already bleak existence sinks further into the abyss. On the verge of total breakdown, he decides to fight back.

He meets a group of nightclub doormen who take him in and give him the confidence to stand his ground. As he is drawn deeper into their world, he becomes embroiled with the local gangland boss, setting in motion a chain of events with shockingly brutal consequences.

Cast

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Reception

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Empire gave the film three stars out of five stating "Performances are varied, but it overcomes its low budget with a suspenseful story, sympathetic leads and cracking ’80s soundtrack."[1]

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Anna (1 January 2009). "Clubbed". Empire. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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