The Debt Collector

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The Debt Collector is a 1999 thriller, written and directed by Scottish dramatist Anthony Neilson and starring Billy Connolly, Ken Stott and Francesca Annis. Loosely based on the character of Jimmy Boyle, The Debt Collector explores themes of forgiveness, revenge, change and the macho culture of modern urban Scottish life. The film opens in late 1970s Edinburgh, Nicky Dryden (Billy Connolly) is arrested by Gary Keltie (Ken Stott) for his part in ... more
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Initial release date:

  • Jun 25, 1999

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  • 1 h 49 min

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Anthony Neilson

Anthony Neilson (born 1967 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish playwright and director commonly associated with the "in-yer-face theatre" movement. He began his career at the Finborough Theatre, London.

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