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Small Faces
“You are now entering Tongland”
6.5 / 10• 1996• 1h 48m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
Three teenage brothers, gang-member Bobby, troubled mama's boy Alan and self-assured prankster Lex, reside in a downtrodden section of Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1968. But while Bobby and Alan are beginning to experience the power of raging hormones, the story focuses on Lex, who begins a downward spiral after he accidentally shoots the leader of Bobby's gang. Lex's cockiness and immaturity unfortunately prevent him from understanding the effect his subsequent crimes will have on both himself, and on those around him.
Cast & Crew
Iain Robertson
Lex Maclean
Lead
Joseph McFadden
Alan Maclean
SD
Steven Duffy
Bobby Maclean
Laura Fraser
Joanne Macgowan
Garry Sweeney
Charlie Sloan
Clare Higgins
Lorna Maclean
Kevin McKidd
Malky Johnson
MM
Mark McConnochie
Gorbals
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gillies MacKinnon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Small Faces is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
