List of the best David Hayman movies: Silent Scream(1990), A Sense of Freedom(1979), Dartmoor Killing(2015), Sawney: Flesh of Man(2012), Hope and Glory(1987), Venus Peter(1989), Speed Dating(2007), Sid & Nancy(1986), Avenger(2006), My Name Is Joe(1998), Fisherman's Friends(2019), Finding Your Feet(2017) ... ...
Biography
UK
1990
86 Minutes
Director
Iain Glen Anne Kristen Alexander Morton Harry Jones Andy Barr Kenneth Glenaan Steve Hotchkiss John Murtagh Julie Graham
murderer drug addict brother delinquent prison guard psychiatrist bleak creative glasgow, scotland london prison street bar addiction mental illness murder incarceration juvenile crime delinquency transformation
In London's seedy Soho district in 1963, Larry Winters (Iain Glen) murders a bartender with shocking violence. Sentenced to life behind bars, Winters has towering fits of rage that continue... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
1979
85 Minutes
Jimmy Boyle
David Hayman Alex Norton Fulton Mackay Hector Nicol
The fact-based story of Scottish gangster Jimmy Boyle, whose disruptive behavior proved too much for a series of prisons.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
UK
2015
94 Minutes
Callum Blue David Hayman Rebecca Night Gemma-Leah Devereux Olivia Morgan
A dark and atmospheric story of female friendship tested by deceit, betrayal and a terrifying past. Susan, outwardly confident and Becky, more fragile and shy, both in their late twenties, ... See full summary »
Horror
2012
90 Minutes
Sawney Bean
Elizabeth Brown David Hayman William Houston Gavin Mitchell Fraser Sivewright Lisa Cameron Lindsay Cromar Shian Denovan Samuel Feeney Rachel Jackson Jean-Paul Jesstiece
Comedy, Drama
UK|USA
1987
111 Minutes
Clive Rowen
Sebastian Rice Edwards Sarah Miles David Hayman Derrick O'Connor Susan Wooldridge Sammi Davis Ian Bannen Jean-Marc Barr Annie Leon
son sister brother father mother soldier inspiring endearing emotional london suburbia family childhood war world war ii growing up adventure 1930s
Bill, a young boy living on the outskirts of London experiences the exhilaration of World War II. During this period, Bill learns about sex, death, love, hypocrisy, and the faults of adults as he prowls the ruins of bombed houses.
Drama
UK
1989
92 Minutes
Kinnear
Gordon R. Strachan Ray McAnally David Hayman Sinead Cusack Caroline Paterson Peter Caffrey Alex McAvoy Emma Dingwall
young boy grandfather teacher mentally ill person fisherman aunt touching bleak charming endearing moving dreamy scottish highlands nostalgia childhood grandparent/child relationship reflection scotland life at sea discovery
Peter, a young boy living in the fishing village of St Monans, Scotland during 1940s, learns about life and the beauty of imagination from his grandfather and female teacher in this touching semi-autobiographical story about childhood.
Comedy, Drama
Ireland
2007
85 Minutes
Doctor Birmingham
Hugh O'Conor Emma Choy David Hayman Paul Ronan Paschal Friel Olga Wehrly Charlotte Bradley Gerry O'Brien Nora-Jane Noone Merrina Millsapp Padraig O'Faolin
The film tells the story of speed dating addict James Van Der Bexton as he approaches his 30th birthday.
Biography, Drama, History
1986
111 Minutes
Malcolm (McLaren)
Gary Oldman Chloe Webb David Hayman Andrew Schofield Debby Bishop Tony London Perry Benson Gloria LeRoy
bassist singer girlfriend drug addict manager amusing shocking bleak london new york city stage apartment love-hate relationship drug addiction culture clash punk rock touring fall wretched excess love
Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) of the punk-rock Sex Pistols self-destructs with girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb).
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
2006
96 Minutes
Zoran Zilic
Sam Elliott Timothy Hutton James Cromwell David Hayman William Hope Jamie Bartlett Lucy Russell
hit man warlord businessman cia agent boss suspenseful tense dark striking south africa hideout cia office vengeance assassination political intrigue dangerous assignment international conspiracy revenge rescue 2000s
A former Special Forces operative (Sam Elliott) seeks a Serbian war criminal participating in a sting operation.
Drama
UK|Germany|France|Spain
1998
105 Minutes
McGowan
Peter Mullan Louise Goodall David McKay Annemarie Kennedy David Hayman Gary Lewis Lorraine McIntosh
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in the one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
Drama, Comedy
UK
2019
112 Minutes
Jago
Tuppence Middleton James Purefoy Daniel Mays Christian Brassington David Hayman Christopher Villiers Noel Clarke Jade Anouka Sarah Winter Maggie Steed Dave Johns
fisherman musician music executive hilarious cornwall, england music industry musicians rise to fame rise underdog 2010s
Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.
Romance, Comedy, Drama
UK
2017
111 Minutes
Ted
Joanna Lumley Celia Imrie Timothy Spall Imelda Staunton David Hayman John Sessions Josie Lawrence Indra Ové Victoria Wicks Marianne Oldham Sian Thomas
jilted lover husband best friend sister man amusing charming emotional touching mansion apartment dance hall park rome divorce starting over romance dancing family dysfunction family relationships
On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate.
Adventure, Comedy
UK
2004
85 Minutes
General Rhinus
Fiona Allen Sally Phillips Doon Mackichan Pam Ferris Oliver Ford Davies David Hayman
This sword and sandals movie is an off-the-wall comedy adventure about three unlikely heroines, who set out to save Celtic Britain, by thwarting the Roman invasion in their own unique and outrageous style.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
UK
2019
103 Minutes
Raymond Ellery
Timothy Spall Sam Claflin Hugh Bonneville Charlie Murphy Shaun Dooley Adam Long David Hayman Naomi Ackie Lorraine Ashbourne Alan McKenna Decca Heggie
ex-convict crime boss family suspenseful tense london boxing ring redemption crime corruption temptation fall 2010s
Liam is an ex-con trying to win back the love and trust of his family. Liam's drive for redemption will see him caught up in a web of conspiracy, crime, and corruption.
Drama
UK|France|USA
2015
113 Minutes
Lennox
Michael Fassbender Marion Cotillard Paddy Considine Sean Harris Jack Reynor Elizabeth Debicki David Thewlis David Hayman Maurice Roeves Ross Anderson Barrie Martin
tyrant wife ruler engaging scotland guilt paranoia victory rise 11th century
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Drama
Canada
2002
102 Minutes
Victor
Anca Androne Rachel Blanchard Visinel Burcea Mihai Calota Marcel Unguriano Nelu Dinu Thom Fitzgerald David Hayman Simona Popescu Alberta Watson Geraint Wyn Davies
A Canadian pornographer travels to Bucharest in search of new subject matter. His encounters make a significant impression on him and cause him to rethink some of his values.
Romance, Drama
Ireland|France|UK|Romania
2014
115 Minutes
Clive Rohan
David Thewlis Tamsin Egerton Vanessa Kirby Caleb Landry Jones Richard E. Grant Sinead Cusack Brian F. O'Byrne David Hayman
british soldier sergeant rich girl nurse major engaging fascinating patriotic charming moving england korean war coming-of-age life during wartime rebellion vendetta discovery growing up love rivalry
In this sequel to Hope and Glory (1987), Bill Rohan has grown up and is drafted into the army, where he and his eccentric best mate, Percy, battle their snooty superiors on the base and look for love in town.
Drama
UK
2011
110 Minutes
Keenan
James D'Arcy Noel Clarke Frank Harper Kate Magowan Jamie Foreman Doug Allen Ray Panthaki Andrew Shim David Hayman Cal Macaninch Heather Peace
veteran prison guard engaging dark jail united kingdom social commentary violence crime transformation
The film is a semi-biographical story based on the experiences of former prison guard Ronnie Thompson who spent seven years working in some of the UK's most dangerous prisons. Based on ... See full summary »
Drama
UK|USA
2008
94 Minutes
Pavel
David Thewlis Vera Farmiga Rupert Friend Asa Butterfield Jack Scanlon Amber Beattie Cara Horgan Richard Johnson Sheila Hancock David Hayman Jim Norton
commander son jew mother sister bleak engaging touching germany concentration camp awakening holocaust compassion religious persecution friendship discovery transformation growing up 1940s
Through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a German concentration camp, a forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences.
Mystery & Thriller
USA|Ireland
2001
109 Minutes
Luxmore
Pierce Brosnan Geoffrey Rush Jamie Lee Curtis Brendan Gleeson Catherine McCormack Leonor Varela Harold Pinter Daniel Radcliffe Lola Boorman David Hayman Mark Margolis
spy tailor director assistant thrilling tense panama mansion exile scam government secrets double-cross money underdog quest 2000s
A tailor living in Panama reluctantly becomes a spy for a British Agent.
Drama
UK
1997
101 Minutes
Llyr Ifans Rhys Ifans Dorien Thomas Dougray Scott Buddug Williams Huw Ceredig Rachel Scorgie Di Botcher Mary Allen Paul Durden David Hayman
brother grandfather grandson junkie drug dealer contractor brash madcap gritty wales industrial town trailer family home bar aimless youth delinquency schemes violence drug addiction feud
Julian and Jeremy, two brothers prefer to spend their time on drugs and joyriding. When their father, Fatty Lewis, they show up demanding compensation.