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England Is Mine is a 2017 British biographical drama film, based on the early years of singer Morrissey, before he formed the Smiths in 1982 with Johnny Marr. Originally titled Steven (Morrissey's first name), the title of the film comes from a lyric in the Smiths' song "Still Ill": "England is mine, and it owes me a living."
England Is Mine: Directed by Mark Gill. With Jodie Comer, Jack Lowden, Jessica Brown Findlay, Peter McDonald. A portrait of Morrissey and his early life in 1970s Manchester before he went on to become the lead singer of seminal alternative rock band The Smiths.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Mark Gill
- 2017-08-25
England Is Mine is a 2017 British biographical drama film, based on the early years of singer Morrissey, before he formed The Smiths in 1982 with Johnny Marr.
The 17-year-old Steven Patrick Morrissey is a young dreamer amid the tough, macho world of 1970s northern England. When his parents' relationship begins to deteriorate, Steven blocks out family life and spends most of his time writing savage music letters to the NME.
Aug 25, 2017 · Overview. A portrait of Steven Patrick Morrissey and his early life in 1970s Manchester before he went on to become lead singer of seminal 1980s band The Smiths. Mark Gill. Director, Writer. William Thacker.
England is Mine. My list. Where can I get this? Scottish actor Jack Lowden (Fighting With My Family, Calibre) stars alongside English actors Jodie Comer and Jessica Brown Findlay in this muted, and fittingly-mopey biopic of strong-minded musician Morrisey.
Aug 25, 2017 · Set in Manchester in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, “England is Mine” is mostly the story of a shy, lonely, brilliant young man who hates his job and looks at the growing music scene in his city from afar.
