Billy Elliot Movie (2000)
A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.
County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferred to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support.
County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferred to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support.
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The story of the the life of an 11 yr old boys coal miners son who's life is forever changed when he stumbles upon a Ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. Before long he finds himself demonstrating a raw talent for the dance. Heartwarming and lots of drama. A must see
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County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferred to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support.Details
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 1:50 hours
- Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Stephen Daldry
- Writer: Lee Hall
- Actors: Jamie Bell, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven, Gary Lewis
- Language: English
- Country: UK, France
- Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 54 wins & 63 nominations
- Production Company: NCM Fathom
- ASIN: B002NQ08JW
- Year Released: 2000
- Release Date: Nov 9, 2000
- DVD Date: Apr 16, 2001
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