Billy Elliot
Working Title Films (2000)
Comedy, Drama
In Collection
#203
0*
Seen ItNo
025192113420
IMDB   7.7
110 mins United States / English
DVD  Region 1   R
Jamie Bell Billy Elliot
Jean Heywood Grandma
Jamie Draven Tony Elliot
Gary Lewis Dad (Jackie Elliot)
Stuart Wells Michael Caffrey
Mike Elliot George Watson
Billy Fane Mr. Braithwaite
Nicola Blackwell Debbie Wilkinson
Julie Walters Mrs. Wilkinson
Carol McGuigan Librarian
Joe Renton Gary Poulson
Colin MacLachlan Mr. Tom Wilkinson (as Colin Maclachlan)
Janine Birkett Billy's Mum
Trevor Fox PC Jeff Peverly
Charlie Hardwick Sheila Briggs
Denny Ferguson Miner
Dennis Lingard NCB Official
Gary Lewis Jackie Elliot
Colin MacLachlan Mr. Tom Wilkinson
Matthew Thomas Simon
Stephen Mangan Dr. Crane
Director
Stephen Daldry
Producer Greg Brenman
Jonathan Finn
Writer Lee Hall
Cinematography Brian Tufano
Musician Stephen Warbeck


"Two Thumbs Up!" rave Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper and the Movies. Billy Elliot is the heartwarming story of a young boy from a working-class family who discovers a passion that will change his life forever. Eleven-year-old miner's son Billy Elliot is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. Billy secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue-collar family would never understand. Under the guidance of his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson (Academy Award-nominee Julie Walters), Billy's raw talent takes flight. But when his father discovers his son's ambition, Billy must fight for his dreams and his destiny.With Oscar®-worthy performances, Rex Reed (The New York Observer) calls "a triumph!" Don't miss Billy Elliot - the triumphant tale of one boy who reaches beyond his place in the world to follow his heart's desire.
Edition Details
Edition Widescreen
Release Date 17/04/2001
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio 1.85:1
Subtitles English
Audio Tracks English Dolby Digital 5.1
French Dolby Digital 5.1
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 1

Features
Billy Elliot: Breaking Free: An original featurette with a closer look at the making of the film and the incredible ensemble of talent brought togetherDVD ROM Features including: A closer look into the story of Billy ElliotPhoto GalleryAccess to exciting interactive weblinksProduction notesCast and Filmmakers