Brassed Off meets My Name Is Joe in this gritty coming-of-age drama about a young son of a poor English coal miner who dreams of being a ballet dancer. The film is set during a 1984 miners' strike in Durham county, where angry clashes between picketers and cops in riot gear are nearly daily occurrences. Among the most vociferous protestors are Tony (Jamie Driven) and his dad (Gary Lewis), who nags his youngest son Billy (Jamie Bell) into taking boxing classes. Though the kid can do some fancy footwork, he can't take a punch ...
Read More
Brassed Off meets My Name Is Joe in this gritty coming-of-age drama about a young son of a poor English coal miner who dreams of being a ballet dancer. The film is set during a 1984 miners' strike in Durham county, where angry clashes between picketers and cops in riot gear are nearly daily occurrences. Among the most vociferous protestors are Tony (Jamie Driven) and his dad (Gary Lewis), who nags his youngest son Billy (Jamie Bell) into taking boxing classes. Though the kid can do some fancy footwork, he can't take a punch. One day at the gym, he notices a ballet class taught by hard-bitten Mrs. Wilkinson (Julie Walters), whose young daughter dares him to join. When his father gets wind of this less-than-manly pursuit, he pulls him from the class. Sensing a raw and natural talent, Mrs. Wilkinson offers to teach the lad for free in preparation for the local auditions to the Royal Ballet School. When Tony gets in trouble with the cops, Billy is forced to miss the trials, leading to a confrontation between Billy's pop and Ms. Wilkinson. Though at first he steadfastly refuses to consider his son's desires of going into ballet, he comes to realize that this might be the one shot that Billy has in order to escape the danger and grinding tedium of a miner's life, so he sets out to earn the money by any means necessary to send his son to London. This film is the directorial debut of renowned British stage director Stephen Daldry. Jonathan Crow, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Dvd] to cart. $6.98, new condition, Sold by Solr Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Skokie, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Universal.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Dvd] to cart. $7.56, new condition, Sold by mulkbedia1 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, VA, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Dvd] to cart. $10.00, new condition, Sold by insomniacsonline rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from South Hackensack, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Size: 7x5x0; Buy from insomniacs! We dont sleep until your order is shipped! Professional packaging, same day shipping on most orders. View our feedback and buy with confidence.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Dvd] to cart. $11.35, new condition, Sold by Lake Country Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Excelsior, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Size: 7x5x0; Brand new DVD in original manufacturer's shrink wrap. Gift worthy. Books, box sets, and items other than standard jewel case CDs and DVDs that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Dvd + Digital Copy] (Universal's 100th to cart. $13.92, new condition, Sold by beneton rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Millsboro, DE, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot to cart. $14.40, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Universal.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Dvd] [2000]: Billy Elliot [Dvd] [2000] to cart. $15.31, new condition, Sold by Entertainment By Post US-KH rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Indian Trail, NC, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Universal.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot to cart. $17.99, new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Universal.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Blu-Ray] to cart. $18.70, new condition, Sold by Lake Country Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Excelsior, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Size: 7x5x0; Brand new Blu-ray in original manufacturer's shrink wrap. Digital code may have expired. Books, box sets, and items other than standard jewel case CDs and DVDs that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.
Add this copy of Billy Elliot [Dvd] to cart. $19.95, new condition, Sold by jhsbooks2 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Foley, AL, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Skipping the synopsis, this is a delightful story of a young boy's discovery of his true talent, its conflict with his surroundings and upbringing, and his determination to succeed. Just plain great.