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Desperate Measures

  • 2011
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
115
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Desperate Measures (2011)
Ross has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the shocking real reasons behind his incarceration.
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Ross has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the sh... Read allRoss has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the shocking real reasons behind his incarceration.Ross has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the shocking real reasons behind his incarceration.

  • Director
    • Steve Looker
  • Writer
    • Chris Green
  • Stars
    • Stephen Lord
    • Ricci Harnett
    • Max Beesley Snr
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    115
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve Looker
    • Writer
      • Chris Green
    • Stars
      • Stephen Lord
      • Ricci Harnett
      • Max Beesley Snr
    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Stephen Lord
    Stephen Lord
    • Ross Hadley
    Ricci Harnett
    Ricci Harnett
    • Jack
    Max Beesley Snr
    • George
    • (as Maxton G. Beesley)
    Carly Griggs
    • Susan
    Steven Hillman
    Steven Hillman
    • Hadley
    Mark Sheals
    Mark Sheals
    • Drug Dealer
    Tony Stephens
    • D.J.
    Aaron Rochford
    • Drunk
    Ann Peters
    Ann Peters
    • Hiker
    Michelle Armstrong
    • Nightclub Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Steve Looker
    • Writer
      • Chris Green
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    10krullhero

    Moving

    I came across this micro-budget British thriller via some online reviews which sung it's praise and decided to give it a shot. I didn't, however, expect it to be as good as it actually was.

    I was very impressed with this film and quite moved. It doesn't look, sound or feel like low budget. The story is brilliant and kept me hooked all the way. Everything else is top notch as well; the acting, directing, cinematography, editing and music.

    I think that some of the big Hollywood films could learn a thing or two from this film on how to tell a story.

    Highly recommended!

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    • Release date
      • July 4, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • North Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Chris Green Productions
      • Desperate Measures
      • Lion Eyes Television
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      • $600,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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