Alan Clarke's last work, a 1989 TV drama, with estate agent Gary Oldman leading his fearsome Inter City Crew on weekend rucks with rival teams' supporters. As a study of football hooliganism, it's grim stuff - Stanley knives being the weapon of choice - and Oldman is typically compelling, with great support from his then wife, Leslie Manville, and Phil Davis. And everyone with a skinhead who's ever been in EastEnders appears. EXTRAS: Commentary, doc, plus editions of Timewatch and The Late Show. 4* MICHAEL BONNER
Alan Clarke‘s last work, a 1989 TV drama, with estate agent Gary Oldman leading his fearsome Inter City Crew on weekend rucks with rival teams’ supporters.
As a study of football hooliganism, it’s grim stuff – Stanley knives being the weapon of choice – and Oldman is typically compelling, with great support from his then wife, Leslie Manville, and Phil Davis. And everyone with a skinhead who’s ever been in EastEnders appears.
EXTRAS: Commentary, doc, plus editions of Timewatch and The Late Show.
4*
MICHAEL BONNER
