Saxon (2007)

Director:

Greg Loftin

Writer:

Greg Loftin (writer)

Release Date:

8 December 2008 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Mystery | Thriller | Western

Tagline:

A surreal western set on a corrupt housing estate

Cast

Sean Harris	...	Eddie
Sarah Matravers	...	Linda
Michelle Connolly	...	Jackie
Henry Kelly	...	Nicko
Tony O'Leary	...	Salmon
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Luing Andrews	...	Bailiff No1
Shammi Aulakh	...	Gun Dealer
Neelam Bakshi	...	Mrs. Begum
Colin Campbell	...	Snout
Michael Davidson	...	Contestant
Drew Edwards	...	Russell
Farzana Dua Elahe	...	Nadima
Jaime Goodbrand	...	Bailiff No3
Jean Grover	...	Broom Lady
Charlie Hawkins	...	Pisshead
Tom Hopper	...	Fishmonger
Divian Ladwa	...	Rahim
Maddie Loftin	...	Pepperspray Woman
Patrick MacRodain	...	Bailiff No2
Stephen Manwaring	...	Molly
Sue Maund	...	Mrs. Pierce
David Mayberry	...	Frankie Hoogewerff
Paul McNeilly	...	Kevin
Kerry O'Halloran	...	Contestant
Bunny Reed	...	Tramp
James Robinson	...	Fishmonger
Ashley Sadanandan	...	Ali
Susan Scott	...	Lighterlady
James Stokes	...	Fishmonger
Jodie Woodward	...	Poppy - Twin
Leigh Woodward	...	Iris - Twin
Sandra Yaw	...	Dr. Fatima

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Croydon, Surrey, England, UK

Company:

Sillwood Films

Original with deffo cult potential Brit flick!!!

I think after watching Saxon, you will either love this film or hate it...of course I loved it...why?? It's freshness and originality (and it's damn right madness at times!) will grab other parts that the norm cannot reach.

It is so good to see British talent making an effort to create a piece of 'art' (which i believe this film will become) and show the film biz and the UK TV biz that they should be backing artistic talent and not the dross that is Big Brother or cooking shows. I make this point because it is so sad that the Director and Producer had to re-mortgage their house to make this film - a sad reflection upon the 'men in suits' methinks! The film follows 'fast eddie' returning to Saxon (a grim housing estate) (Sean Harris on excellent form) - just out of prison and on a journey of redemption and trying to make some quick cash of which he owes to a local fishmonger. If he does not pay he will loose an eye (the other was cut out by the head fishmonger) to a psycho, almost perverted, fishmonger as payment - played very scary and with force by newbie Stephen Manwaring (Molly). Also, there are ruthless bailffs (head bailiff Russell exellently played by Drew Edwards) to contend with, mad Tramps, a vengeful father, an angry young Asian lad, a mad lighter lady, his Mother who is on the game and various ex's and an excellent soundtrack. Also, sarah Matravas is great with those (in the words of Tony Soprano) "Charles Manson Lamps" (crazy eyes) - great stuff!

There are twists and turns galore and to be frank - the characters are barking - and i loved them for the shear entertainment value. There is also nice pace changes...sometimes slow but then 'bang', we get an explosion of action...this kept me on the edge of my seat.

I hope for British Film's sake that this gets a good release in 2008 and thank god this is not another Gangster film!!! Most of the cast you will not of heard of but I hope you will by the end of 2008!!! If you like David Lynch and A clockwork Orange and you want to see a Film that has Cult potential, then go a see Saxon. Barking and Bonkers but brave!!! IronDuke