Shallow Grave

"What's a little murder among friends?"

Feb 10 1995 R 1h 29m
Crime, Thriller

When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.

Plot

Three friends in Edinburgh, Scotland, interview and select a new flatmate. He's hardly moved in than they discover him dead in his room. An ethical dilemma ensues when they discover that he possessed a large amount of cash. Things get worse as the men whose money it was search for it, and the three friends start to turn on each other.

Written by

John Hodge

Directed by

Danny Boyle

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Figment Films, The Glasgow Film Fund, Channel Four Films

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award14 wins & 1 nomination total

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7.2 out of 10
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