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I.D.

I.D.

Crime · Drama · 1995

Four policemen go undercover and infiltrate a gang of football hooligans hoping to route out their leaders. For one of the four, the line between 'job' and 'yob' becomes more unclear as time passes . . .

Movie details

I.D.

“When you go undercover, remember one thing: who you are.”

1995 Crime · Drama 1h 47m

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6.6 / 10

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Four policemen go undercover and infiltrate a gang of football hooligans hoping to route out their leaders. For one of the four, the line between 'job' and 'yob' becomes more unclear as time passes . . .

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Phil Davis

Written by

Vincent O'Connell

Reece Dinsdale

Reece Dinsdale

John

Richard Graham

Richard Graham

Trevor

Perry Fenwick

Perry Fenwick

Eddie

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

Charlie

Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Bob

Claire Skinner

Claire Skinner

Marie

Saskia Reeves

Saskia Reeves

Lynda

Court is in session

Put I.D. on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.