Factory drudge to clubland king—one man's glow-up comes with brass knuckles and broken bones.
An underworld drama set in the early 1980s, about a lonely factory worker whose life is transformed when he becomes a nightclub doorman.
Acting
Colin Salmon brings ice-cold menace as the kingpin Louis.
Production
Authentic '80s club recreation—sweat, smoke, and terrible fashion included.
Practical Effects
Bloody, convincing fight choreography that hurts to watch.
Director
Neil Thompson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on co-writer Geoff Thompson's real experiences as a 1980s Manchester doorman; he wrote it while working as a forklift driver.
The film documents the unique 'door culture' of Northern England—where bouncers were celebrities and violence was business.
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