The Hooligan Factory
| The Hooligan Factory | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nick Nevern |
| Written by | Michael Lindley Nick Nevern |
| Produced by | Will Clarke |
| Starring | Jason Maza Nick Nevern Tom Burke Ray Fearon Steven O'Donnell Morgan Watkins Josef Altin Leo Gregory Keith-Lee Castle |
| Cinematography | Ali Asad |
| Edited by | Lewis Albrow |
| Music by | Tom Linden |
Production company | Altitude Films Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Hooligan Factory is a 2014 Football hooliganism spoof film directed, co-written and starring Nick Nevern. The film heavily parodies titles from the British hooligan genre films and focuses mainly on The Firm, along with The Football Factory, Rise of the Footsoldier, I.D., Green Street and Cass.
Plot
Danny (Jason Maza) wants something more from life having been expelled from school and living in his grandfathers flat, he longs to live up to the image of his estranged father Danny Senior (Ronnie Fox). Sent to prison for force feeding a judge his own wig Danny Senior was a legend and Danny is looking for a way to emulate his father's achievements and rise to be "top boy". Meanwhile legendary football hooligan Dex (Nick Nevern) is about to be released. Dex is on a quest of his own, one of vengeance against his nemesis and rival firm leader The Baron (Keith-Lee Castle). But when Danny and Dex's paths cross they embark on a journey as old as hooliganism itself. Dex, Danny and The Hooligan Factory travel the length of the country on a mission to re-establish their firm's glory days. However, the police are closing in and we get a sense that the Hooligan Factory's best days may be behind them, but with Danny on their side, and Dex finding his old form who knows where this may lead. After all... It's a funny old game.[1]
Production
The film features numerous cameo appearances from actors who have been type cast in the Hooligan genre films. Leo Gregory has a minor role while there were cameos from Danny Dyer,[2] Tamer Hassan, Craig Fairbrass and Tony Denham[3] who feature in one scene each, while there was also a cameo from former hooligan and inspiration behind the film Cass, Cass Pennant. Former West Ham United footballer Julian Dicks,[4] The Only Way is Essex personality Chloe Sims and Hollyoaks actor Charlie Clapham also make minor appearances. Dexter Fletcher also filmed a scene but it was cut from the final take.[5]
Cast
- Jason Maza as Danny
- Nick Nevern as Dex
- Tom Burke as Bullet
- Ray Fearon as Midnight
- Steven O'Donnell as Old Bill
- Morgan Watkins as Trumpet
- Josef Altin as Weasel
- Leo Gregory as Slasher
- Keith-Lee Castle as The Baron
- Ronnie Fox as Danny snr
- Lorraine Stanley as Sharon
- Juliet Oldfield as Karen
- Alex Austin as Fanta
- Ian Lavender as Grandad Albert
- Danny Dyer as Jeff
- Craig Fairbrass as Mickey
- Tamer Hassan as Jack
- Cass Pennant as Cass (himself)
- Julian Dicks as Slasher's Top Boy
- Chloe Sims as Chloe (herself)
- Tony Denham as Millwall's Top Boy
- Charlie Clapham as Freddy the Nonce
References
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2360446/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_6
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/s2/eastenders/news/a583499/danny-dyer-takes-one-in-the-canister-in-the-hooligan-factory-cameo.html
- ^ http://www.screendaily.com/news/distribution/universal-clocks-into-hooligan-factory/5063402.article
- ^ http://thepeoplesmovies.com/2013/02/nick-neverns-football-spoof-the-hooligan-factory-wraps/
- ^ http://www.screendaily.com/news/production/shoot-underway-on-jason-maza-spoof-hooligan-factory/5050581.article
