Shoreditch (2003)
"BLACKMAIL, DRUGS, AND SUICIDE"
London 1939. In the weeks before the beginning of the Second World War, the Say When jazz club keeps London's Shoreditch swinging. Run by Thomas (Richie) and his wife Massie (Natasha Wightman), it's a place where gangsters and aristocrats, home office gents, and loose women can kick back and relax. Thomas' job is to keep everything running smoothly. But when he starts having an affair with singer Butterfly (Joely Richardson), this carefully balanced world disintegrates into blackmail, drugs, and suicide.
Director: Malcolm Needs
Genre: Romance, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: November 28, 2003
Cast
- Joely Richardson - Butterfly
- Shane Richie - Thomas Hickman
- Glen Murphy - Albert Challis
- John Standing - Jenson Thackery
- Natasha Wightman - Masie Hickman
- Jonathan Coy - Karl
- Adam Ross - Tom Hickman
- Joe Shaw - William Nichols
- Claire Tyler - Abigail
- Douglas McFerran - Inspector Turner
Screenplay
Music: Steve Brown
Editing: Henry Richardson, Louisa Harding
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Malcolm Needs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shoreditch about?
- London 1939. In the weeks before the beginning of the Second World War, the Say When jazz club keeps London's Shoreditch swinging. Run by Thomas (Richie) and his wife Massie (Natasha Wightman), it's a place where gangsters and aristocrats, home office gents, and loose women can kick back and relax. Thomas' job is to keep everything running smoothly. But when he starts having an affair with singer Butterfly (Joely Richardson), this carefully balanced world disintegrates into blackmail, drugs, and suicide.
- Who directed Shoreditch?
- Shoreditch was directed by Malcolm Needs.
- Who stars in Shoreditch?
- Shoreditch stars Joely Richardson, Shane Richie, Glen Murphy, John Standing, Natasha Wightman, Jonathan Coy.
- How long is Shoreditch?
- Shoreditch has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Shoreditch?
- Shoreditch is a Romance, Drama, Mystery film.