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Shopping (1994 Film)
''Shopping'' is a 1994 British action crime drama film written and directed by Paul Anderson, in his directorial debut, about a group of British teenagers who indulge in joyriding and ramraiding. It was the first major leading role for actor Jude Law, who first met his co-star and future wife Sadie Frost on the set of the film. Plot Billy is released from prison, but the police are sure he will be back. And indeed as soon as his girlfriend picks him up they ram & steal a BMW, leading to an extensive chase, with Billy taunting the police to catch him. Cast *Sadie Frost – Jo *Jude Law – Billy *Sean Pertwee – Tommy *Fraser James – Be Bop *Sean Bean – Venning *Marianne Faithfull – Bev *Jonathan Pryce – Conway * Daniel Newman – Monkey (as Danny Newman) *Lee Whitlock – Pony *Ralph Ineson – Dix *Eamonn Walker – Peters *Jason Isaacs – Market Trader *Chris Constantinou – Yuppie * Tilly Vosburgh – Taylor *Melanie Hill – Sarah Soundtrack *The Sabres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul W
Paul may refer to: People * Paul (given name), a given name, including a list of people * Paul (surname), a list of people * Paul the Apostle, an apostle who wrote many of the books of the New Testament * Ray Hildebrand, half of the singing duo Paul & Paula * Paul Stookey, one-third of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary * Billy Paul, stage name of American soul singer Paul Williams (1934–2016) * Vinnie Paul, drummer for American Metal band Pantera * Paul Avril, pseudonym of Édouard-Henri Avril (1849–1928), French painter and commercial artist * Paul, pen name under which Walter Scott wrote ''Paul's letters to his Kinsfolk'' in 1816 * Jean Paul, pen name of Johann Paul Friedrich Richter (1763–1825), German Romantic writer Places * Paul, Cornwall, a village in the civil parish of Penzance, United Kingdom * Paul (civil parish), Cornwall, United Kingdom * Paul, Alabama, United States, an unincorporated community * Paul, Idaho, United States, a city * Paul, Nebrask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joyride (crime)
Joyriding is driving or riding in a stolen vehicle, most commonly a car, with no particular goal other than the pleasure or thrill of doing so or to impress other people. The term "joy riding" was coined by a New York judge in 1908. Joyriders often act opportunistically and choose easy targets (key-on-ignition while shopping, neighbor's car...). Like other car thieves, they can also gain access to locked cars with a flathead screwdriver and a slide hammer, although modern cars have systems to prevent a screwdriver from opening locks. Locks in cars manufactured before the early to mid-1990s were very weak and could be opened easily. The vehicle is started by either hot-wiring or breaking the ignition lock. Ignition systems were much less sophisticated before the early to mid-1990s and easier to bypass. The vehicle is often driven through rural areas or less busy residential areas to avoid police notice, and dumped when it is exhausted of fuel or damaged. Many cases of joyriding e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smith & Mighty
Smith & Mighty are an English trip hop group from Bristol, England, consisting of Rob Smith, Ray Mighty and Peter D Rose. They pioneered the Bristol sound producing Massive Attack's "Any Love". The Bristol sound being a precursor to trip hop. As well as producing for others, they produced their own work, and various solo projects and collaborations. Biography In the late 1980s, they produced their first releases; were breakbeat covers of " Anyone Who Had a Heart" and " Walk On By". Both songs entered the UK Singles Chart. They produced Massive Attack's first single, "Any Love" released in 1988. In 1989, they produced " Wishing on a Star" for Fresh 4, a group consisting of Paul Southey (Suv), Krust, Judge and Flynn Thompson. The track was an early example of the Bristol sound; it exposed more people to the style charting in the UK at number 10. Smith and Mighty left London in 1994. Shortly after leaving they set up 'More Rockers' the record label. Rob Smith Rob Smith (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sabres Of Paradise
The Sabres of Paradise are a British electronic music group from London. They consisted of Andrew Weatherall, Jagz Kooner, and Gary Burns. History The Sabres of Paradise were formed in London, England in 1992. Andrew Weatherall formed the group with engineers Jagz Kooner and Gary Burns and became responsible for the Sabresonic warehouse raves. The group's debut studio album, ''Sabresonic'', was released in 1993. It peaked at number 29 on the UK Albums Chart. ''NME'' named it the 23rd best album of 1993. The group released '' Haunted Dancehall'' in 1994. It peaked at number 57 on the UK Albums Chart. ''NME'' named it the 47th best album of 1994. It was included on the list of ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''. The group released ''Sabresonic II'' in 1995. It peaked at number 88 on the UK Albums Chart. The group dissolved in 1995. Weatherall went on to form Two Lone Swordsmen with Keith Tenniswood while Kooner and Burns carried on working together with The Aloof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melanie Hill
Melanie Jane Hill is a British actress, known for playing Hazel Redfern in ''Auf Wiedersehen, Pet'' (1985–1986), Aveline in ''Bread'' (1989–1991), Rita Dolan in Kay Mellor drama '' Playing the Field'' (1998–2002), Maggie Budgen in the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2012–2015), Julie Travers in BBC One drama series '' The Syndicate'' (2015), Cathy Matthews in ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2015–2022) and Siobhan McKenzie in '' Casualty'' (2024–present). Career Hill was educated at Monkwearmouth School in Sunderland before attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where she won the Vanbrugh award. Hill replaced Gilly Coman in the role of Aveline in the last three series of Carla Lane's BBC television sitcom ''Bread''. She has also appeared in such programmes as ''The Bill'' playing Marie Carver (née Graham), ''Auf Wiedersehen, Pet'' playing Hazel Redfern, '' Hot Money'' playing Liz Hoodless, '' Juliet Bravo'' playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilly Vosburgh
Matilda Vosburgh (born 17 December 1960) is a British character actress. Early life Born in the Westminster district of London, England, Vosburgh is the daughter of comedy writer and lyricist Dick Vosburgh and former actress Beryl Vosburgh (née Roques). She was educated at Camden School for Girls. As a child, Tilly began attending after-school classes at the Anna Scher Theatre. This soon led to minor roles in British television series, with appearances in ''The Prince and the Pauper'', ''Grange Hill'' and ''Crown Court''. Career Television She went on to star in the films ''Phoelix'' and ''Radio On'' in the early 1980s. Some of her other appearances include roles in ''The Gentle Touch'', ''Maria Marten'', ''Gulliver in Lilliput'', ''Treatment'', '' Meantime'', ''You'll Never See Me Again'', ''Will You Love Me Tomorrow'', ''Strong Poison'', '' Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV'' and ''Minder'', throughout the Eighties. Vosburgh also featured in the films ''The Missionary'', ''The P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Constantinou
Chris Constantinou is an English musician, best known as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist for Adam Ant. Childhood and early bands Constantinou was born at Charing Cross Hospital in Charing Cross Road, London and at the age of three, he moved to Plymouth. He went to Plymouth College before a brief spell at Plymouth Art College. He performed with school and garage bands supporting 1970s artists such as King Crimson, Snafu, and Sassafras. His professional career started when he joined Diz Watson, the renowned exponent of New Orleans blues/Professor Longhair-style piano and barrel house blues, as bass player. In 1977, he formed the rock band the Drill. Acting as co-writer and bassist, they first signed to Ebony Records before moving to RCA Records for a string of singles, several of which were produced by Chas Chandler (from the band the Animals, who also found and produced Jimi Hendrix and Slade).John Earls, "The artist formerly known as Chris de Niro", Classic Pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs (born 6 June 1963) is an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of D.J. in ''Event Horizon'' (1997), Ronald Quincy in ''Armageddon'' (1998), Colonel William Tavington in '' The Patriot'' (2000), Michael D. Steele in '' Black Hawk Down'' (2001), Lucius Malfoy in the ''Harry Potter'' franchise series (2002–2011), Captain Hook in ''Peter Pan'' (2003), Captain Waggoner in '' Fury'' (2014), Georgy Zhukov in '' The Death of Stalin'' (2017), Jay Perry in ''Mass'' (2021), and John Godfrey in ''Operation Mincemeat'' (2021). His television roles include Michael Caffee in the Showtime crime drama series '' Brotherhood'' (2006–2008), Michael Britten in police procedural fantasy NBC series '' Awake'' (2012), Dr. Hunter Aloysius "Hap" Percy in the Netflix supernatural mystery drama series '' The OA'' (2016–2019), Captain Gabriel Lorca in '' Star Trek: Discovery'' (2017–2018), and Timothy Ratliff in the third season of the HBO anthology black comedy-drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eamonn Walker
Eamonn Roderique Walker (born 12 June 1962) is a British actor. On television, he began in the BBC sitcom ''In Sickness and in Health'' (1985–1987), the ITV (TV network), ITV crime dramas ''The Bill'' (1988–1989), ''Supply & Demand (TV series), Supply & Demand'' (1998), and the HBO series ''Oz (TV series), Oz'' (1997–2003), for which he won a CableACE Award. He led the ITV television film ''Othello (2001 TV film), Othello'' (2001) and had a further role in the Fox series ''Justice (2006 TV series), Justice'' (2006–2007). Walker starred as List of Chicago Fire characters#Wallace Boden, Wallace Boden in the NBC drama ''Chicago Fire (TV series), Chicago Fire'' and its spinoffs from 2012–2024. His films include ''Young Soul Rebels'' (1991), ''Once in the Life'' (2000), ''Legacy (2010 film), Legacy'' (2010), and ''A Lonely Place to Die'' (2011). Early life and education Walker was born in west London to a Grenadian father and a Trinidadian mother, in 1962. Brought up in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Ineson
Ralph Michael Ineson ( ; born 15 December 1969) is an English actor and narrator. Ineson's notable film roles include Amycus Carrow in the final three ''Harry Potter'' films (2009–2011), William in '' The Witch'' (2015), the title character in '' The Green Knight'' (2021), Dr. Wilhelm Sievers in ''Nosferatu'' (2024), and Galactus in '' The Fantastic Four: First Steps'' (2025). His notable television roles include Chris Finch in ''The Office'' (2001), Dagmer Cleftjaw in ''Game of Thrones'' (2012), and Nikolai Tarakanov in ''Chernobyl'' (2019). His video game voice work includes Charles Vane in '' Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' (2013), Lorath Nahr in '' Diablo IV'' (2023), and Cid in '' Final Fantasy XVI'' (2023). Early life Ralph Michael Ineson was born in Leeds on 15 December 1969. He attended Woodleigh School and Pocklington School. He studied theatre at Lancaster University's Furness College; after his first year, he moved into a flat in Lancaster and took a secur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Whitlock
Lee Whitlock (17 April 1968 – 17 February 2023) was a British television and film actor. His roles in film and TV included '' Shine on Harvey Moon'' (1982), '' Two of Us'' (1987), ''Casualty'' (1991), ''Grange Hill'' (1993), '' Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'', '' London's Burning'', and ''The Bill'' (all 2007) and ''Ill Manors'' (2012). Career At age 12, Whitlock gave his debut in the British television series ''The Gentle Touch'' in 1980. In 1982 he starred in a main role as Stanley Moon, the son of Harvey Moon, for five seasons and 41 episodes of ITV's '' Shine on Harvey Moon''. In 1982, he appeared as Falstaff's page Robin in ''The Merry Wives of Windsor''. In 1987, he had a short appearance in the British film ''Wish You Were Here'' by David Leland, and he became further notable in the 1987 television drama '' Two of Us'', about a gay relationship between two schoolboys. The following year he starred alongside Chris Gascoyne in Central Television's seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Newman (British Actor)
Daniel Christopher Newman (born 12 May 1976) is a British actor. Selected filmography Awards * Best Young Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture (1991) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Newman, Daniel 1976 births Living people Male actors from York British male film actors British male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
