Synopsis
Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.
The Angels' Share (2012) is a 1h 41min drama feature film by Ken Loach. Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf.
Key facts
Cast
Paul Brannigan, Siobhan Reilly, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jasmin Riggins, Scott Dymond, Scott Kyle
Original language
English
First release
June 1, 2012 (United Kingdom)
Production companies
Wild Bunch
Setting
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands
Filming locations
Edinburgh
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Laverty
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien
Cinematography
Barry Ackroyd, Robbie Ryan
Editing
Jonathan Morris
Music
George Fenton
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- César Awards 2013 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger
- Cannes Film Festival 2012 generic
- European Film Awards 2012 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2012 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 1, 2012 |
| Streaming | Ireland | June 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | France | June 27, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 27, 2012 |
| Streaming | Czech Republic | July 6, 2012 |
| Streaming | Poland | July 29, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 18, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Spain | November 16, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 20, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Norway | December 25, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | December 28, 2012 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 16, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | June 6, 2013 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Greece | May 9, 2013 |
Full credits
| Director | Ken Loach |
| Cast | Paul Brannigan (Robbie), Siobhan Reilly (Leonie), John Henshaw (Harry), Gary Maitland (Albert), William Ruane (Rhino), Jasmin Riggins (Mo), Scott Dymond (Willy), Scott Kyle (Clancy), Neil Leiper (Sniper), James Casey (Dougie), Caz Dunlop (Caz), Gilbert Martin (Matt), Stewart Preston (Sheriff), Vincent Friell (Procurator Fiscal), Kirstin Murray (Defence Lawyer), Nick Farr (Defence Lawyer), Charles Jamieson (Defence Lawyer), Ford Kiernan (Station Master (voice)), Roger Allam (Thaddeus), Charles MacLean (Rory McAllister), David Goodall (Dobie), Bruce Addison (Auctioneer), Paul Birchard (North American), Jimmy Chisholm (Volunteer Taster), John P. Arnold (Volunteer Taster), Joy McAvoy (Mairi), Roderick Cowie (Anthony), Alison Mcginnes (Anthony's Family), Andy McLaren (Anthony's Family), Kelly Scott (Anthony's Family), Lynsey Lawrie (Anthony's Girlfriend), Robert McHarg (Moderator), Lynsey-Anne Moffat (Grace), Jim Sweeney (Policeman), Russell Anderson (Policeman), Zac Reilly (Baby Luke), Elizabeth Porter, Ted Davitt, Lorne MacFadyen (Matthew / PC), Eric Robertson, Charlene Keating, James Ramsay, Pauline Glynn, Lee Fanning, Daniel Portman (Sniper's Pal 2), Charlie Miller (Leonie's Uncle), Paul Donnelly (Jamie), Barrie Hunter, Dai Tabuchi (Kaneyama), Kasumi Kitano (Hitomi Takenaka), Chooye Bay (Tai Pan), Siu Hun Li, Lorene Bonino, Caroline Franco, Susana Tejero Fernández, Puri Salgado |
| Screenplay | Paul Laverty |
| Producer | Rebecca O'Brien |
| Executive producer | Pascal Caucheteux, Vincent Maraval |
| Cinematography | Barry Ackroyd, Robbie Ryan |
| Editing | Jonathan Morris |
| Music | George Fenton |
| Production design | Fergus Clegg |
Additional data: TMDB.
