Junk(1999)
Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn’t want to be tied down - not to anyone or anything. Gemma wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, somehow, finally, you have to come down
Junk Synopsis
Bafta-winning drama. Following difficulties with her parents, teenager Gemma Brogan leaves home. She falls under the spell of a young woman who introduce her to the world of alternative youth culture and drugs. Initially her new life seems glamorous and exciting but she soon discovers its dark side as she slides uncontrollably into heroin addiction.
Junk (1999) is a drama, tv movie and crime film directed by Marcus D.F. White, released on January 15, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Trevor Byfield, Ben Cato, Anita Dobson and Marcelle Duprey. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcus D.F. White
- Writers:
- Melvin Burgess, Barry Purchese
- Producers:
- John Price
- Status:
- Released
Junk Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Trevor Byfield
Trevor Byfield
as Skolly
- Ben Cato
Ben Cato
as Junky
Anita Dobson
as Mrs Lawson
- Marcelle Duprey
Marcelle Duprey
as Lily
Lee Ingleby
as Rob
David Mallinson
as Mr Lawson
Daniel Newman
as Tar Lawson
Susan Penhaligon
as Mrs Brogan
Jemima Rooper
as Gemma Brogan
David Schofield
as Mr Brogan
Joe Shaw
as Jerry
- Katryna Thomas-Shell
Katryna Thomas-Shell
as Vonny
Key crew
Directed by Marcus D.F. White, written by Melvin Burgess and Barry Purchese, produced by John Price.
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Junk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Junk – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Junk?
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The main cast of Junk (1999) includes Trevor Byfield, Ben Cato, Anita Dobson, Marcelle Duprey and Lee Ingleby. The film was directed by Marcus D.F. White. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Junk released?
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Junk was released on January 15, 1999 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Junk worth watching?
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Junk (1999) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.