Overview
- The 2013 biopic follows reformed Scottish gangster Paul Ferris from bullied youth in Glasgow’s Blackhill to the city’s underworld in the 1970s and 80s.
- UK outlets are spotlighting the film’s renewed visibility as it lands for subscribers on Prime Video and at no cost on Tubi.
- Audience reviews on IMDb highlight the film’s authenticity, strong characters, and a lead performance widely described as compelling.
- Several viewers contrast its grounded Glaswegian setting with glossier American gangster entries, calling this portrayal more genuine.
- The cast features John Hannah, Patrick Bergin, Denis Lawson, Stephen McCole, and Rita Tushingham alongside Compston.