Alan Clarke Collection

"The greatest British Filmmaker of his generation" - The London Observer

His films exposed a real world of raw life like no others. His career inspired a generation of British actors, writers and directors that changed cinema forever. In the years following his untimely death in 1990, Director Alan Clarke has remained one of the most influential and controversial talents of our time. The Alan Clark Collection brings together his greatest works, most never before seen in America until now.

Scum (1977 BBC Version)

Clarke's graphic indictment of British juvenile prisons made for - and subsequently banned by - the BBC.

Scum (1979 Theatrical Version)

Clarke responded to the banning of SCUM by remaking it as a shocking, uncompromising theatrical feature.

Made In Britain

Tim Roth in his stunning film debut as a ferocious, teenage skinhead on a rampage through Thatcher's grim empire. Music by legendary UK Punk band The Exploited.

The Firm

Gary Oldman gives a blistering performance as a middle-class family man who leads a violent gang of soccer hooligans.

Elephant

In the inspiration for Gus Van Sant's award-winning film of the same name, a series of killings are committed randomly and without explanation in Northern Ireland.

Director: Alan Clarke

A documentary featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with friends and colleagues of Clarke, including Tim Roth, Danny Boyle, Stephen Frears (High Fidelity, The Grifters), Ray Winstone and Phil Daniels.

Each film in THE ALAN CLARKE COLLECTION has been fully restored from original UK master materials. Extras include interviews and all-new commentaries by such celebrated colleagues and protégés as Tim Roth(RESERVOIR DOGS), Ray Winstone (SEXY BEAST), Phil Daniels (QUADROPHENIA), David Leland (MONA LISA), Margaret Matheson(SID & NANCY) and Danny Boyle(TRAINSPOTTING).