Billy Elliot (2000)

Director:

Stephen Daldry

Guionista:

Lee Hall (written by)

Release Date:

29 septiembre 2000 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Frase comercial:

Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it.

Plot:

A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.

Plot Keywords:

Motivation | Inspiration | Gay Character | Boy Boy Kiss | Friendship Between Boys

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 49 wins & 54 nominations

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Simply Fantastic

Cast

Jamie Bell	...	Billy Elliot
Jean Heywood	...	Grandma
Jamie Draven	...	Tony Elliot
Gary Lewis	...	Dad (Jackie Elliot)
Stuart Wells	...	Michael Caffrey
Mike Elliot	...	George Watson
Billy Fane	...	Mr. Braithwaite
Nicola Blackwell	...	Debbie Wilkinson
Julie Walters	...	Mrs. Wilkinson
Carol McGuigan	...	Librarian
Joe Renton	...	Gary Poulson
Colin MacLachlan	...	Mr. Tom Wilkinson (as Colin Maclachlan)
Janine Birkett	...	Billy's Mum
Trevor Fox	...	PC Jeff Peverly
Charlie Hardwick	...	Sheila Briggs

También conocida como:

Dancer (France) (festival title) (UK) (working title)
Billy Elliot (France)
Billy Elliot (Spain) [es]
Billy Elliot: Quiero bailar (Spain) [es]

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some thematic material. (edited version)

Duración:

110 min

País:

UK | France

Idioma:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sonido:

Dolby Digital

Clasificación:

South Korea:12 | Finland:K-8 | Malaysia:U | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Denmark:7 | France:U | Germany:6 (bw) | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:M | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 (cut) | USA:R | Ireland:15 | Singapore:PG | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Canary Wharf Underground Station, Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, England, UK

Company:

Arts Council of England

Trivialidades:

Inspired in part by The Stars Look Down (1940), a film about a community of coal miners on strike in Tynecastle, a fictionalized Newcastle upon Tyne, where Billy Elliot (2000) screenwriter Lee Hall was born.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Police cars shown during the miners strike confrontation scenes appear to be from around 10 years prior to the '84-'85 strike.

Quotes:

Billy: I don't want to do your stupid audition. You only want me to do it for your own benefit!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Will & Grace: Love Is in the Airplane (#8.6)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

Burning Up

Simply Fantastic

I went into this movie expecting to hate it, and found myself instantly smiling at the playful opening credits with Billy jumping on a trampoline. From there on it just got better and better. The wasn't even a minor character that I could say needed work. The cast as a whole was brilliant - and surprising at times. The father and brother come off as these one-sided brutal characters in the beginning and then as you watch, they become two of the most well constructed and acted characters this year and for who knows how long. Jaime Bell is brilliant for a first-timer and his dance is wonderful. There are also so many layers to the film. From brilliant cinematography to wonderful symbolism both in the script and in the music (listen for the tune Billy is playing on piano in the main score during the big moments). The music on a whole was brilliantly picked and I don't think a single element was overlooked or addressed. If you haven't seen this movie - GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND INTO THE THEATER! It is truly an experience that everyone should have and I hope to see more from this writer, director and a brilliant new face in Jaime Bell.