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Mean Machine (2001)

Movie ★ 6.3 99 min

Comedy Drama

Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead.

Barry Skolnick Director Charlie Fletcher Writer Chris Baker Writer Tracy Keenan Wynn Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 26, 2001
Runtime
99 min
Rating
R
Budget
$2.8M
Box office
$7.3M
IMDb
tt0291341
Language
,
Studio

Themes

Cast

Vinnie Jones Vinnie Jones Danny Meehan David Kelly David Kelly Doc David Hemmings David Hemmings Governor Ralph Brown Ralph Brown Burton Vas Blackwood Vas Blackwood Massive Robbie Gee Robbie Gee Trojan Geoff Bell Geoff Bell Ratchett John Forgeham John Forgeham Sykes Sally Phillips Sally Phillips Tracey Danny Dyer Danny Dyer Billy the Limpet Jason Flemyng Jason Flemyng Bob Likely Jason Statham Jason Statham Monk Martin Wimbush Martin Wimbush Z David Reid Barman David Cropman Second Barman Tim Perrin Policeman Paul Mari Policeman Nicholas Moss Nicholas Moss Hayter

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mean Machine about?
Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead.
Who directed Mean Machine?
Mean Machine was directed by Barry Skolnick.
Who stars in Mean Machine?
Mean Machine stars Vinnie Jones, David Kelly, David Hemmings, Ralph Brown.
When was Mean Machine released?
Mean Machine is a 2001 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Mean Machine?
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