Beats
NR 2019 · 100 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Comedy, Music
Summer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are best mates, but Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape they head out on one last night to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.
Directed by Brian Welsh · Written by Brian Welsh
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Brian Ferguson Robert -
Ross Mann D-Man -
Gemma McElhinney Laura -
Amy Manson Cat - R Rachel Jackson Wendy
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Kevin Mains Les -
Stephen McCole Sergeant Ian Black - J Josh Whitelaw Gary
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Ryan Fletcher PC Billy Moncrief
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