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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 33m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes4
DirectorRoger Christian
WritersShane Connaughton
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Dollar Bottom
About The Dollar Bottom
Light-hearted tale about an enterprising Edinburgh boarding school boy who sets up an insurance scheme for fellow pupils in 1953 against getting caned, which quickly earns him a small fortune
Directed by Roger Christian, The Dollar Bottom leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Urquhart, Rikki Fulton, Iain Andrew — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1981.
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