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Skinflicker (1972)

Movie ★ 9.0 44 min

Drama

This chilling and provocative faux home movie presents the story of three dissidents and their plan to commit a revolutionary act on film. Bicât and scriptwriter Howard Brenton explore the consequences and co-option of political violence with hard, grubby directness and a pre-punk, semi-nihilistic attack on bourgeois values.

Howard Brenton Writer Tony Bicât Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1972
Runtime
44 min
IMDb
tt0304721
Language
Studio
British Film Institute Production Board

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Cast

Hilary Charlton Susie Will Knightley Wilf Henry Woolf Henry Woolf Henry William Hoyland William Hoyland Georgie Brendan Barry Minister Elizabeth Joyce Minister's Wife Barnaby Jones Minister's Son John Martin Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Skinflicker about?
This chilling and provocative faux home movie presents the story of three dissidents and their plan to commit a revolutionary act on film. Bicât and scriptwriter Howard Brenton explore the consequences and co-option of political violence with hard, grubby directness and a pre-punk, semi-nihilistic attack on bourgeois values.
Who directed Skinflicker?
Skinflicker was directed by Tony Bicât.
Who stars in Skinflicker?
Skinflicker stars Hilary Charlton, Will Knightley, Henry Woolf, William Hoyland.
When was Skinflicker released?
Skinflicker is a 1972 drama film.
Where can I watch Skinflicker?
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