The Debt Collector
Brief Synopsis
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Ex-loan shark and convicted murderer Dryden seems to have paid his debt to society. He has served his sentence in one of Britain's toughest prisons. Eighteen years later he is happily married and is hailed as a talented sculptor by the art world. Yet, Keltie, the policeman responsible for his convic
Cast & Crew
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Anthony Neilson
Director
Billy Connolly
Nickie Dryden
Ken Stott
Gary Keltie
Francesca Annis
Val Dryden
Iain Robertson
Flipper
Annette Crosbie
Lana
Film Details
Also Known As
Debt Collector
Genre
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Film4 Productions; Filmfour; Filmfour International; Frameline Ltd; Framestore Cfc; General Screen Enterprises; Glasgow Film Fund; Mcdonald & Rutter
Distribution Company
Film4 Productions; Filmfour
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
Synopsis
Ex-loan shark and convicted murderer Dryden seems to have paid his debt to society. He has served his sentence in one of Britain's toughest prisons. Eighteen years later he is happily married and is hailed as a talented sculptor by the art world. Yet, Keltie, the policeman responsible for his conviction cannot accept Dryden's rehabilitation and embarks on a campaign to ensure his violent crimes are not forgotten or forgiven.
Director
Anthony Neilson
Director
Cast
Billy Connolly
Nickie Dryden
Ken Stott
Gary Keltie
Francesca Annis
Val Dryden
Iain Robertson
Flipper
Annette Crosbie
Lana
Alistair Galbraith
Colquhoun
Shauna Mcdonald
Catriona
Sandy Neilson
Duncan
Julie Wilson-nimmo
Young Girl
Alan Francis
Young Man
James Thomson
Jobbie
Steven Duguid
Kev
Matt Costello
Policeman
Stuart Blyth
Policeman
Gordon Orr
Scott
Jenny Foulds
Susie
Neil Mckiven
Radio Interviewer
Andrew Neil
Macrieff
Ford Kiernan
Janitor
Ronnie Ancona
Lulu
Jimmy Logan
Gregor
Una Mclean
Alice
Dawn Steele
Barmaid
Dierdre Davis
Doctor
Debbie Murray
Tattoo Staff Member
Phil Mckee
Tattoo Official
Andrew Barr
Lawyer
Robbie Smith-dempsey
Policeman In Court
Julia Currie
Nurse In Rest Home
Scott Harvey
Performer
Ivor Britton
Performer
Jim Muir
Performer
Tom Mcwilliam
Performer
Shauna Macdonald
Julie Wilson Nimmo
Crew
Julie Austin
Additional Casting
Elaeanor Baker
Wardrobe Supervisor
Eleanor Baker
Wardrobe Supervisor
John Barry
Song ("Life In Mono (Sweatbox Mix)")
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Song ("Presto")
Patricia Biggar
Costume Designer
S Blood
Song; Song Arranger ("Cained")
Graham Broadbent
Producer
Liz Bunton
Line Producer
Adam Butcher
Dryden'S Sculptures
Sandy Davidson
Song ("The Green Hills Of Tyrol")
Terry Davies
Conductor
John Falicini
Re-Recording Mixer
Anthony Faust
Foley Editor
Lewis Foster
Camera Operator
Paul Fuchs
Other
Linda Gamble
Publicist
Mark Geraghty
Production Designer
I Gotts
Song; Song Arranger ("Cained")
Margaret Graham
Script Supervisor
Diane Greaves
Foley Artist
Zane Hayward
Supervising Sound Editor
Stewart Henderson
Dialogue Editor
Alistair Hopkins
Post-Production Supervisor
Robert How
Location Manager
Jina Jay
Casting
Adrian Johnston
Song
Adrian Johnston
Music
Adrian Johnston
Song Performer ("A Good Man")
Damian Jones
Producer
Brian Kaczynski
Production Manager (2nd Unit)
Steve Lindsey
Music Supervisor
Philip Lynott
Song ("Showdown")
Captain John Maclellan
Song ("Amazing Grace (Traditional)")
Mark Murdoch
Assistant Director
Anthony Neilson
Song
Anthony Neilson
Song Performer ("A Good Man")
Anthony Neilson
Screenwriter
Colin Nicolson
Sound Recordist
Caroline Noble
Makeup Designer
Ruta Ozols
Production Coordinator
Steve Parr
Mixer
Jan Pester
Director Of Photography (2nd Unit)
Dougie Pincock
Song Arranger The Scotland Brave (Traditional))
Dick Pope
Director Of Photography
Michael Queen
3rd Assistant Director
Alistair Rae
Steadicam Operator
Josh Robertson
2nd Assistant Director
Lee Sherward
Stunt Coordinator
Lee Sheward
Stunt Coordinator
Mary Soan
1st Assistant Director
Major Gavin Stoddard
Song Arranger ("Mist Covered Mountains Of Home (Traditional)")
Pipe Major George Stoddard
Song ("Longeuval")
Jason Swanscott
Foley Artist
Paul Talkington
Other
Lewis Taylor
Song
Lewis Taylor
Song Performer ("Bittersweet")
Martin Virgo
Song ("Life In Mono (Sweatbox Mix)")
Ken Wheatley
Art Director
John Wilson
Editor
Aad Wirtz
Re-Recording Mixer
Film Details
Also Known As
Debt Collector
Genre
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Film4 Productions; Filmfour; Filmfour International; Frameline Ltd; Framestore Cfc; General Screen Enterprises; Glasgow Film Fund; Mcdonald & Rutter
Distribution Company
Film4 Productions; Filmfour
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States February 1999
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (market) February 10-21, 1999.
Completed shooting May 31, 1998.
Began shooting April 20, 1998.
Released in United States February 1999 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (market) February 10-21, 1999.)
