Dead Man’s Cards2006

Director
James Marquand

Acters

Paul Barber (Pol)
Tom Bell (kauboj Bili)
Samantha Womack (Kris)
Gary Mavers (Bob)
James McMartin (Tom)
Lisa Parry (Meri)

Even the bravest men fall

When Tom’s boxing career abruptly ends, he’s offered a job as a door man at a run down night club, where he meets Paul, a volatile man with a history of violence. Soon it is unclear whether Tom has taken a step on the road to redemption, or finally hit the self-destruct button. Paul takes Tom under his wing to teach him the ropes, but he is soon at deadly odds with violent gangsters from the area.

“One of the grittiest crime thrillers in British cinema since the gold standard of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.”  – Eye For Film Review

“The most remarkable British debut of the year.” – Total Film

“Strong performances tease out a gripping story of loyalty and professionalism, that could have been ripped from a Howard Hawks western. This thriller has a ragged, authentic feel, which it laces into a western-themed story of two men standing up to gun-toting villains. It’s only a matter of time until they’re targets, giving this nocturnal thriller some clock-watching, High Noon tension… Barber excels… McMartin is equally impressive… Debut helmer Marquand directs with surety.” – BBC