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Young Soul Rebels

Young Soul Rebels

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1991
1h 45m
5.3(27 votes)
Drama
Mystery
Music

Overview

Two disc jockeys have a friend's murder to solve in the fringe-group melting pot of 1977 London.

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Production Companies

BFI
Film Four International
La Sept
Kinowelt

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

37 members
Acting

Valentine Nonyela

Chris

Valentine Nonyela
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Mo Sesay

Caz

Mo Sesay
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Sophie Okonedo

Tracy

Sophie Okonedo
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Jason Durr

Billibud

Jason Durr
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Dorian Healy

Ken

Dorian Healy
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Frances Barber

Ann

Frances Barber
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Eamonn Walker

Carlton

Eamonn Walker
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Gary McDonald

Davis

Gary McDonald
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Debra Gillett

Jill

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Ray Shell

Jeff Kane

Ray Shell
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James Bowers

Sparky

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Wayne Norman

Biggsy

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Billy Braham

Kelly

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Danielle Scillitoe

Trish

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Nigel Harrison

CID Man

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Brian Conway

Policeman 1

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Mike Mungarvan

Policeman 2

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Shyro Chung

TJ

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Syan Akaddas

Asian Punk Girl

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Nigel Harrison

Cid Man

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John Wilson

Park Policeman

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Adam Prince

Bouncer

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Michael Mascoll

Soul Boy No. 1

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Freddie Brooks

Soul Boy No. 2

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Rodriguez King-Dorset

Irvine

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Lloyd Anderson

Barber

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Adam Stuart

Man in Barber Shop

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Astley Harvey

Man in Barber Shop

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Peter Harding

Radio Producer

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Richard Jamieson

Football Supporter

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Mark Brett

Stallkeeper

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Joan Harsant

Blue Rinse Lady

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Verona Marshall

Trish's Friend

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Frankie Palma

Trish's Friend

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Kenneth W Caravan

Gay Guy Entering Club (uncredited)

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Gary John Clarke

Smiffy (uncredited)

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Adam Price

Bouncer (uncredited)

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