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25 FILMS THAT WILL GIVE YOU A BLOODY NOSE! (In No Order)
Romper Stomper [DVD] [1992]Romper Stomper [DVD] [1992]
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Controversial 1992 Skinhead drama with Russell Crowe - Pulls no punches & is a million miles from This Is England
The Firm (Special Edition) [DVD] [1988]The Firm (Special Edition) [DVD] [1988]
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This 1988 TVM from Alan Clarke (Scum) is still the best Hooligan feature
Made In Britain [DVD] [1982]Made In Britain [DVD] [1982]
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1982's ITV drama , feat. Tim Roth as violent Skin, Trevor - another Alan Clarke feature
American History X [DVD] [1999]American History X [DVD] [1999]
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Welcome to California - One of the most disturbing scenes I've ever seen ( You'll never look at a kerb the same way again!)
Class Of 1984 [DVD]Class Of 1984 [DVD]
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A chilling prophecy come true - Violent youth gang/future shock thriller from 1982
I.D. [DVD] [1995]I.D. [DVD] [1995]
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Close to The Firm (though not as good)
The Warriors [1979] [DVD]The Warriors [1979] [DVD]
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The definitive US Street Gang movie from action maestro Walter Hill
The Wanderers [DVD] [1979]The Wanderers [DVD] [1979]
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A bit more lighthearted but still plenty of scraps!
Clockwork Orange [1972] [DVD]Clockwork Orange [1972] [DVD]
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The definitive UK Street Gang movie - With a hint of Sci Fi
Scum [1979] (Ray Winstone) [DVD]Scum [1979] (Ray Winstone) [DVD]
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"Where's your tools??"
Gangster No.1 [DVD] [2000]Gangster No.1 [DVD] [2000]
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The most violent gangster movie I've ever seen! Paul Bettany is pure Evil..
Green Street (Hooligans) [DVD] [2005]Green Street (Hooligans) [DVD] [2005]
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Dodgy casting issues aside, some well choreographed fights!
Football Factory (Special Edition) [2004] [DVD]Football Factory (Special Edition) [2004] [DVD]
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A good, well rounded film (read the books), that scene in the Gents with the Millwall guys gives me the heebiejeebies every time!
The Business [DVD] [2005]The Business [DVD] [2005]
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Geoff Bell - A scary guy, even scarier in Green Street!
Once Were Warriors [DVD] [1995]Once Were Warriors [DVD] [1995]
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Seriously brutal Maori gang flick, real drama, totally absorbing, one of the best films on the list by far!!
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted? [DVD] [1999]What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted? [DVD] [1999]
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Little known sequel to the above movie!
Outlaw [DVD] [2007]Outlaw [DVD] [2007]
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This dissapointed me, but the idea is good and Sean Bean nearly rescues it!
This Is England (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2006]This Is England (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2006]
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Surprisingly warm, not too violent either
Harsh Times [DVD] [2006]Harsh Times [DVD] [2006]
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Harsh film, set in LA , kind of like Training Day...
Rise Of The Footsoldier [DVD] [2007]Rise Of The Footsoldier [DVD] [2007]
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A mix of Gangster & Football Violence - Very nasty in places!
Gangs of New York [DVD] [2003]Gangs of New York [DVD] [2003]
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Magnificent & epic - with some REAL street fighting, literally! Daniel Day Lewis dominates as The Butcher ( by name & nature!)
Casino [DVD] [1996]Casino [DVD] [1996]
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For me, better than Goodfellas, a stunning movie!
Cass [DVD] [2008]Cass [DVD] [2008]
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More of a focus on the drama than the fighting....West Ham hooligans..
American Me [DVD] [1992]American Me [DVD] [1992]
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Another little known movie but it's great - some SHOCKING prison scenes
Training Day [2002] [DVD]Training Day [2002] [DVD]
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Wanted to keep 'Gun' movies off the list, but this justifies it's place on the list with it's hardcore, urban vibe - A CLASSIC! And what a performance from Washington!