"1... was an accident. 2... was bad luck. 3... was his chance of a lifetime!"

2008

1h 38m

5.5(41 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

A London tube driver considers pursuing a third fatal accident to collect a huge payout.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Mackenzie Crook

Paul Callow

Acting

Colm Meaney

Tommy Cassidy

Acting

Gemma Arterton

Frankie Cassidy

Acting

Imelda Staunton

Rosemary Cassidy

Acting

Antony Sher

Maurice

Acting

Gary Lewis

Callaghan

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Annette Badland

Maureen

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Mark Benton

Vic

Acting

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Yvonne

Acting

Kerry Katona

Mary Loughlin

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Steve Money

Muscles

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Rhashan Stone

Ash

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Rob Witcomb

Gary

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Frank Dunne

Danny Fitzpatrick

Acting

Emma Barnett

Suzie (uncredited)

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