The Wee Man
The true life and crimes of Paul Ferris
NR 2013 · 106 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Crime, History
The true life story of the rise to power of Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris.
Directed by Ray Burdis · Written by Ray Burdis
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John Hannah Tam McGraw -
Martin Compston Paul Ferris -
Patrick Bergin Arthur Thompson -
Stephen McCole Junior Thompson -
Rita Tushingham Rita Thompson -
Denis Lawson Willie Ferris -
Clare Grogan Jenny Ferris -
Laura McMonagle Anne Marie -
James Robinson Schoolbus Policeman - S Steven McEwan Shady Man 1
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Cameron Robertson Shady Man 2 -
Eileen Nicholas Mrs. Gillespie
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