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Shallow Grave

Shallow Grave

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Shallow Grave

"What's a little murder among friends?"

1994

1h 33m

7.0(1180 votes)

Crime

Thriller

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.

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Film Four International

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Alex Law

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

David Stephens

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Juliet Miller

Ken Stott

Ken Stott

Detective Inspector McCall

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Hugo

Colin McCredie

Colin McCredie

Cameron

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Andy

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

Visitor

Frances Low

Doctor

Robert David MacDonald

Lumsden

Creative team

Directed by: Danny Boyle
Written by: John Hodge
Produced by: Andrew Macdonald

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