The Legend of Barney Thomson(2015)
The Legend of Barney Thomson Synopsis
Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.
The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015) is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Carlyle, released on July 24, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Robert Carlyle, Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone and Ashley Jensen. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 211 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Carlyle
- Writers:
- Richard Cowan, Colin McLaren
- Producers:
- Brian Coffey, Richard Cowan, John G. Lenic
- Cinematographer:
- Fabian Wagner
- Composer:
- Antony Genn
- Production:
- Trinity Works Entertainment, Latitude Media, Sigma Films
- Status:
- Released
The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015) Trailer
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The Legend of Barney Thomson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Carlyle
as Barney
Emma Thompson
as Cemolina
Ray Winstone
as Holdall
Ashley Jensen
as Detective Inspector June Robertson
James Cosmo
as James Henderson
Tom Courtenay
as Chief Superintendent McManaman
Kevin Guthrie
as MacPherson
Martin Compston
as Chris
Stephen McCole
as Wullie
Brian Pettifer
as Charlie
- Paul Ellard
Paul Ellard
as Bingo caller
- Scott Dymond
Scott Dymond
as Customer Number 1
Key crew
Directed by Robert Carlyle, written by Richard Cowan and Colin McLaren, produced by Brian Coffey, Richard Cowan and John G. Lenic.
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The Legend of Barney Thomson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 211 ratings.
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The Legend of Barney Thomson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Legend of Barney Thomson online?
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The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Legend of Barney Thomson?
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The main cast of The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015) includes Robert Carlyle, Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone, Ashley Jensen and James Cosmo. The film was directed by Robert Carlyle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legend of Barney Thomson released?
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The Legend of Barney Thomson was released on July 24, 2015 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Legend of Barney Thomson worth watching?
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The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 211 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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