Acceptable Levels (1983)
A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their responsibility to the people in the film.
Director: John Davies
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
- Kay Adshead - Sue
- Andy Rashleigh - Simon
- Patrick Higgins - Tony McAteer
- Tracey Lynch - Roisin McAteer
- Sally McCafferty - Kathleen McAteer
- George Shane - Frank McAteer
- Paul Jesson - Major Green
- Frances Barber - Jill
- Ian McElhinney - Andy
- Derek Halligan - Ricky
Screenplay
Music: Nick Garvey
Production: Frontroom Films Limited, Belfast Film Workshop, Channel 4 Television
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Davies
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Acceptable Levels about?
- A BBC film crew is interviewing a ‘typical Catholic family’ in the Divis Flats area of Belfast, when news comes in that a child, known to the family, has been hit by a stray plastic bullet fired by a British soldier – a version of events contested by the army. Back in London, editing the footage, the producer and researcher on the project wrestle with how to present the incident, and with their responsibility to the people in the film.
- Who directed Acceptable Levels?
- Acceptable Levels was directed by John Davies.
- Who stars in Acceptable Levels?
- Acceptable Levels stars Kay Adshead, Andy Rashleigh, Patrick Higgins, Tracey Lynch, Sally McCafferty, George Shane.
- How long is Acceptable Levels?
- Acceptable Levels has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Acceptable Levels?
- Acceptable Levels is a Drama film.
- Where was Acceptable Levels produced?
- Acceptable Levels was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.