United Kingdom / Jan 15, 1999
Junk (1999)
Directed by Marcus D.F. White
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Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn’t want to be tied down - not to anyone or anything. Gemma wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, somehow, finally, you have to come down
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Bafta-winning drama. Following difficulties with her parents, teenager Gemma Brogan leaves home. She falls under the spell of a young woman who introduce her to the world of alternative youth culture and drugs. Initially her new life seems glamorous and exciting but she soon discovers its dark side as she slides uncontrollably into heroin addiction.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Susan Penhaligon | Mrs Brogan |
| Jemima Rooper | Gemma Brogan |
| David Schofield | Mr Brogan |
| Joe Shaw | Jerry |
| Katryna Thomas-Shell | Vonny |
Genres
DramaTV MovieCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Junk |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 15 gennaio 1999 |
| Production | John Price |
| Writer | Barry Purchese, Melvin Burgess |
| Casting | Derek Barnes |
| Editing | Angharad Owen |
| Cinematography | Mike Thomson, Kevin Scott |
| Assistant directors | Monica Heath, Marcus D.F. White |
| Camera operators | Kevin Scott |
| Additional photography | Kevin Scott |
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| Music | Tim Owens, Chris Domaille |
| Sound | Tim Owens, Chris Domaille |
| Costume design | Val Metheringham |
| Makeup | Val Metheringham |
| Hairstyling | Val Metheringham |
Release dates
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