Film
Mean Machine
2001· R· 1h 39m· Comedy· Drama
“It's Not Just About Football, It's About Pride Inside!”
Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, once England's football captain, finds himself incarcerated after assaulting police officers. Behind bars, Meehan, a disgraced former hero, quietly seeks redemption, influencing his fellow inmates with his presence. When an opportunity for rebellion emerges during a prison football match against sadistic guards, Meehan steps up, channeling his anger and skill to lead a defiant and unexpected challenge.
2001-12-26
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DirectorBarry Skolnick
WriterAndrew Day
ProducerGeorgia Masters
Director of PhotographyAlex Barber
Original Music ComposerJohn Murphy
EditorDayn Williams
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Details
Released2001-12-26
Runtime1h 39m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosMarv
Budget$3M
Box office$7M
LanguagesEnglish · Italian
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating6.3/10 · 641 votes
Original languageen
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