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Cashback

  • 2004
  • 18m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
12K
YOUR RATING
Irene Bagach and Hayley-Marie Coppin in Cashback (2004)
ComedyDramaShort

Ben is an art college student in London, whose imagination runs wild as he works the late-night shift at the local supermarket. What do he and his colleagues do to pass the long, endless hou... Read allBen is an art college student in London, whose imagination runs wild as he works the late-night shift at the local supermarket. What do he and his colleagues do to pass the long, endless hours of the night?Ben is an art college student in London, whose imagination runs wild as he works the late-night shift at the local supermarket. What do he and his colleagues do to pass the long, endless hours of the night?

  • Director
    • Sean Ellis
  • Writer
    • Sean Ellis
  • Stars
    • Sean Biggerstaff
    • Emilia Fox
    • Stuart Goodwin
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sean Ellis
    • Writer
      • Sean Ellis
    • Stars
      • Sean Biggerstaff
      • Emilia Fox
      • Stuart Goodwin
    • 20User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Sean Biggerstaff
    Sean Biggerstaff
    • Ben
    Emilia Fox
    Emilia Fox
    • Sharon
    Stuart Goodwin
    Stuart Goodwin
    • Jenkins
    Michael Dixon
    Michael Dixon
    • Barry
    Michael Lambourne
    • Matt
    Hatti Riemer
    • Old Lady
    Frank Hesketh
    • Young Ben
    Irene Bagach
    • Frozen Girl 1
    Christine Fuller
    • Frozen Girl 2
    Celesta Hodge
    Celesta Hodge
    • Deer Girl
    Kinvara Balfour
    • Shampoo Girl 1
    Cherie Nichole
    • Shampoo Girl 2
    • (as Cherie Nichole Bradley)
    Hayley-Marie Coppin
    Hayley-Marie Coppin
    • Swedish Student
    Daphne Guinness
    Daphne Guinness
    • Checkout Counter Woman
    Nia Roberts
    Nia Roberts
    • Woman at the Till
    • (uncredited)
    Michelle Ryan
    Michelle Ryan
    • Suzy
    • (uncredited)
    Janine-May Tinsley
    • Adult Natalie
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sean Ellis
    • Writer
      • Sean Ellis
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    8dcp2727

    If you're an artist, you'll get this movie, if not, keep on browsing.

    As a photographer, I get this movie. It's about seeing life in it's tiny moments and being able to capture them forever. That's what the main character Ben who's an aspiring sketch/painter shows us throughout the film. That ability that so few have of being able to show down time, even stop it, and find the lines, curves, elegance and refinement of life. This is something shared with great athletes who can slow down their game and see the avenues of winning.

    Yes, Ben's obsessed with the beauty of the female form, and you'll see lots of naked bodies, but most of the world's greatest artist have that same obsession. They've been able to capture them and share them with the world as great works of art.

    Ben's journey also takes us through his personal struggles of being unable to relate with people in the real world. Something many artist share.

    I find this movie a wonderful capsule of how to to find the allure of life. It's right under our noses folks. Just slow down, take the moment in, and let time come to a stop, and it's there.
    10KALLISTUART

    Amazing Shampoo Bottles!!

    A completely refreshing short movie that is able to combine many different emotions in 20 minutes!

    Working on the night shift in Sainsbury's, the movie shows how all the staff manage to pass the time to cope with the boredom of an 8 hour work shift.

    Each with a completely different view on doing this which range from a meat counter, dairy products, plasters,shampoos and a unique imagination that will have you in rumination one minute, flustered the next and then laughing the other.

    A brilliant performance from all actors/actresses.

    I can't help but smile when I go shopping at Sainsbury's late at night...
    8qqml

    amusing and engaging

    It's quite engaging to watch. quite funny. love story plot is cliche. overall a good movie.
    10niarchosn

    A clever short with a unique atmosphere

    Sainsburys, the night shift, nothing could be more dull. What could be worse than a movie about this seemingly mindnumbingly boring activity. However, from the very first moment, the movie grabs your attention and puts you in the shoes of Ben.

    The shots are done with style and panache and particularly effective is the use of the bleak, artificial supermarket lighting which throws this whole surreal, sleepless world into perspective. Also effective is the portrayal of the nude women who are almost alien in their stillness and with their flawless features. Sean Biggerstaff is a real asset to the film as his flawless acting and his narration especially complement the film to a great extent. The comedy elements coupled with the creation of a unique atmosphere make this film what it is. However, the imagination and the simple fact that so many ideas are crammed into the fifteen or so minutes of this short really make this film incredible.
    6AvionPrince16

    art?

    I dont really know what to think about this short. Its a student in art who studying the female beauty and the relation of time. Pretty. Interesting anyway but it was too short in my opinion. It contains some nudity because the student is interested by feminity. I enjoyed it anyway but too short in my opinion.

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    • Trivia
      There was no CGI used in the short and all the effects are in camera effects.
    • Connections
      Featured in 2005 Academy Award Nominated Short Films (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Bolero
      Written by Maurice Ravel

      Performed by Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (as Orchestre Suisse Romand)

      Conductor Ernest Ansermet

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Решта
    • Filming locations
      • Sainsbury's, Whitechapel, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Left Turn Films
      • Ugly Duckling Films
      • RSA Films
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    • Budget
      • £30,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 18m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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