description Filth Overview
Filth is a 2013 crime thriller directed by Jon S. Baird, adapted from Irvine Welsh’s novel. The film features James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, and Jim Broadbent in the story. It premiered in Scotland and the UK in late 2013, with a wider release in 2014.
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info Filth Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2013 |
help Filth FAQ
Which Irvine Welsh novel is Filth adapted from?
Filth adapts Irvine Welsh's 1998 novel — the same author behind Trainspotting. Screenwriter-director Jon S. Baird condensed Welsh's fragmented, unreliable narration into a 2013 film released in late 2013 in the UK with a wider rollout in 2014.
Who does James McAvoy play in Filth?
McAvoy plays Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson, a corrupt, scheming Edinburgh cop manipulating everyone around him while spiraling into addiction and mental breakdown. Jamie Bell plays his colleague Ray and Jim Broadbent plays the bizarre Dr. Rossi who appears in his hallucinations.
Is Filth connected to Trainspotting?
It is not a sequel or spin-off, but it shares the same author, Irvine Welsh, and a similarly dark, drug-fueled Edinburgh tone. Viewers who liked Trainspotting's grim humor are the natural audience for Filth.
Did James McAvoy win anything for Filth?
Yes, McAvoy's performance earned him the Best Actor award at the British Independent Film Awards for 2013. It is often cited as one of the most committed performances of his career.
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