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Shallow Grave (1994)

โ€œWhat's a little murder among friends?โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,175 votes 1h 33m r ThrillerCrime

#32 of 90 films from 1994 #667 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Danny Boyle ยท Written by John Hodge

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Overview

When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.

Cast

Christopher Ecclestonas David Stephens
Ewan McGregoras Alex Law
Kerry Foxas Juliet Miller
Ken Stottas Detective Inspector McCall
Keith Allenas Hugo
Colin McCredieas Cameron
Peter Mullanas Andy
Gary Lewisas Visitor
Frances Lowas Doctor
Robert David MacDonaldas Lumsden
Tony Curranas Travel Agent
John Hodgeas DC Mitchell
Leonard O'Malleyas Tim
Victoria Nairnas Visitor

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 1994
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$2,500,000
Box office$19,779,614 (7.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0111149

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Questions

How long is Shallow Grave?
Shallow Grave runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Shallow Grave worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,175 votes, which places it #32 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 66%) and #667 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Shallow Grave?
Shallow Grave was directed by Danny Boyle. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Trainspotting (1996), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), 28 Days Later (2002).
Who stars in Shallow Grave?
Christopher Eccleston as David Stephens; Ewan McGregor as Alex Law; Kerry Fox as Juliet Miller; Ken Stott as Detective Inspector McCall; Keith Allen as Hugo; Colin McCredie as Cameron.
What is Shallow Grave rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Shallow Grave?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47506.

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