Initial release date:
- 1992
The Playboys
Film
Directed by
Gillies MacKinnon
Gillies MacKinnon (born 8 January 1948 in Glasgow) is a Scottish film director and writer. His film credits include Hideous Kinky, Small Faces and Regeneration. He lives in Stroud Green in North London. Uncle of Rangers FC football player Kris Boyd.
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