The Firm(1989)
We come in peace, we leave you in pieces
The Firm Synopsis
A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooligans. When 'The Firm' decide to confront a rival gang, it ends in tragedy.
The Firm (1989) is a drama and crime film directed by Alan Clarke, released on February 26, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davis and Andrew Wilde. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Clarke
- Writers:
- Al Hunter Ashton
- Producers:
- David M. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Philpott
- Production:
- BBC Film, BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Firm (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Firm before you stream it.
The Firm Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Oldman
as Bex Bissell
Lesley Manville
as Sue Bissell
Phil Davis
as Yeti
Andrew Wilde
as Oboe
William Vanderpuye
as Aitch
Charles Lawson
as Trigg
Jay Simpson
as Dominic
Patrick Murray
as Nunk
Robbie Gee
as Snowy
Terry Sue-Patt
as Yusef
Nick Dunning
as Simon
- Nicholas Hewetson
Nicholas Hewetson
as Beef
Key crew
Directed by Alan Clarke, written by Al Hunter Ashton, produced by David M. Thompson.
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The Firm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 89 ratings.
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The Firm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Firm online?
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The Firm (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Firm?
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The main cast of The Firm (1989) includes Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davis, Andrew Wilde and William Vanderpuye. The film was directed by Alan Clarke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Firm released?
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The Firm was released on February 26, 1989 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Firm worth watching?
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The Firm (1989) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Firm?
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Yes. The official The Firm trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.