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THE DEBT COLLECTOR stars Billy Connolly as ex-con Nickie Dryden, a man who's done his time--18 years in one of the toughest prisons in Britain. Now Dryden's married and has made a new life for himself as an acclaimed artist. However, Gary Keltie (Kenny Stott), the policeman responsible for his conviction, cannot accept Dryden's .. Read more

Starring	Billy Connolly, Ken Stott, Francesca Annis, Francesca Annis
Director	Anthony Neilson
Genres	Thriller

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- Violent , intensely-acted melodrama of hatred, rivalry and obsession that also casts an ironic sidelight on the current cult of the gangster as celebrity.
- 30013
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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- - 5
  - 1
  Taggart with Teeth
  
  This film reminded me very much of the gritty Taggart series.
  
  If you liked that, you will love this, as, in my opinion this is one cracker of a movie... read more »
  
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  - Joe Majury
  - Belfast. N.Ireland
  - 02 Jul 2004 at 00:31
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- - 0
  - 0
  Strong British
  
  Strong film made with quarter the normal cast and staff. Billy is very under-rated as an actor. Keeps you watching all the way.
  
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- - a customer
  - 27 Apr 2011 at 18:58
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  'The Debt Collector'
  
  If you like the Big Yin, then this will not dissapoint you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One to watch
  
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- 725892
- - ian3
  - 538 reviews
  - Salisbury
  - 14 Mar 2009 at 10:40
- - 0
  - 0
  so-so
  
  too gritty to enjoy, good acting though
  
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- - Trionon
  - 103 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Oct 2008 at 09:16
- - 2
  - 0
  Great British Brutality
  
  For those who, like me, think Billy Connolly is one of the funniest men alive, this film is a bit of a wake-up call which brings back a lot of the harsh ... read more »
  
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- 542722
- - showa58taro
  - 3 reviews
  - York
  - 20 Mar 2008 at 14:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Scottish/Greek drama.
  
  If the ancient Greeks were renouned for their violent games and drama, then the Scots have certainly surpassed them in recent days. This tale of redemption ... read more »
  
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- 461001
- - Cato
  - 554 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 25 Jul 2007 at 11:32
- - 0
  - 0
  Outstanding
  
  This is a must view for any Connoly fans, it has a great outline story full of supprise and violence.
  
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  - Ossett, West Yorkshire
  - 19 May 2007 at 18:02
- - 0
  - 0
  Violent
  
  This is a very violent film with very strong language.The parts played by the two main characters is well done.
  
  The story is strong,& well worth ... read more »
  
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- 182579
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  - Belfast
  - 07 Dec 2005 at 14:27
- - 0
  - 0
  pretty violent
  
  good film and good story.Billy Connelly as per usual is great in a different role for him
  
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- - martin sumner
  - Birkenhead
  - 21 Nov 2005 at 00:02
- - 0
  - 0
  Wot no Cracker
  
  Gritty Scots Drama. Predictable story line, Fair perfomance from The Big Yin. Nothing too taxing for Francesca Annis.
  
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  - Billericay, England
  - 27 Jun 2005 at 18:33
- - 1
  - 0
  Gritty
  
  Billy makes a true villain turned good in this gritty tale. The dialogue is true(and blue) to life.The ending is not what i expected either.
  
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- - Gerry
  - Aberdeen'Scotland
  - 08 May 2005 at 19:39
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- - 5
  - 1
  Taggart with Teeth
  
  This film reminded me very much of the gritty Taggart series.
  
  If you liked that, you will love this, as, in my opinion this is one cracker of a movie... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 8760
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Joe Majury
  - Belfast. N.Ireland
  - 02 Jul 2004 at 00:31
- - 4
  - 3
  One of the most over-...
  
  One of the most over-dramatised and over-acted movies I have ever had the displeasure to suffer. On top of the poor and disjointed story the direction and ... read more »
  
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- 48580
- - Scott#17
  - LONDON
  - 03 Oct 2004 at 19:41
- - 2
  - 0
  Great British Brutality
  
  For those who, like me, think Billy Connolly is one of the funniest men alive, this film is a bit of a wake-up call which brings back a lot of the harsh ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 542722
- - showa58taro
  - 3 reviews
  - York
  - 20 Mar 2008 at 14:22
- - 1
  - 0
  Gritty
  
  Billy makes a true villain turned good in this gritty tale. The dialogue is true(and blue) to life.The ending is not what i expected either.
  
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- 101014
- - Gerry
  - Aberdeen'Scotland
  - 08 May 2005 at 19:39
- - 0
  - 0
  Tragic
  
  Billy was excellent in this dark disturbing role. A story of obsession and violence. Bit like a british Carlito's Way. Billy playing a reformed criminal.
  
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- - Bram Swinnerton
  - England
  - 03 Mar 2005 at 10:57
- - 0
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  worth while
  
  Although full of very strong language from start to finish, this film is very entertaining which keeps you watching right to the end. With a fine performance ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Scotland
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 08:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Wot no Cracker
  
  Gritty Scots Drama. Predictable story line, Fair perfomance from The Big Yin. Nothing too taxing for Francesca Annis.
  
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- 118317
- - a customer
  - Billericay, England
  - 27 Jun 2005 at 18:33
- - 0
  - 0
  pretty violent
  
  good film and good story.Billy Connelly as per usual is great in a different role for him
  
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- 176336
- - martin sumner
  - Birkenhead
  - 21 Nov 2005 at 00:02
- - 0
  - 0
  Violent
  
  This is a very violent film with very strong language.The parts played by the two main characters is well done.
  
  The story is strong,& well worth ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 182579
- - a customer
  - Belfast
  - 07 Dec 2005 at 14:27
- - 0
  - 0
  Outstanding
  
  This is a must view for any Connoly fans, it has a great outline story full of supprise and violence.
  
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- 441633
- - a customer
  - Ossett, West Yorkshire
  - 19 May 2007 at 18:02

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- The Debt Collector
  
  THE DEBT COLLECTOR stars Billy Connolly as ex-con Nickie Dryden, a man who's done his time--18 years in one of the toughest prisons in Britain. Now Dryden's married and has made a new life for himself as an acclaimed artist. However, Gary Keltie (Kenny Stott), the policeman responsible for his ...