16 Years of Alcohol

"Trainspotting meets A Clockwork Orange"

Jul 30 2004 R 1h 42m
Crime, Drama

16 Years of Alcohol is a 2003 drama film written and directed by Richard Jobson, based on his 1987 novel. The film is Jobson's first directorial effort, following a career as a television presenter on BSkyB and VH-1, and as the vocalist for the 1970s punk rock band The Skids.

Plot

16 years of alcohol is about a skinhead named Frankie; his violent childhood, alcoholism and his love for Ska.

Written by

Richard Jobson

Directed by

Richard Jobson

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Tartan Works Ltd.

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 9 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,761
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
57
Popularity
NA