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I.D.

I.D.

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

19956.61h 47m

Overview

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 . . .

Directed by Phil Davis
Written by Vincent O'Connell, James Bannon, Simon McCleave
Produced by Sally Hibbin, Christina Kallas, Luciano Gloor
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Top Cast

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

Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee

Martin

Charles De'Ath

Charles De'Ath

Nik

T

Terry Cole

Puff

Themes & Keywords

policeundercoverhooliganfootball (soccer)

About I.D.

I.D. is a crime, drama film released in 1995 exploring themes of police, undercover, hooligan, football (soccer). Directed by Phil Davis, it stars Reece Dinsdale, Richard Graham, Perry Fenwick. 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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