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Young Adam
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NC17,1hr 38min
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Released:
April 16, 2004
Distributor:
Sony Pictures Classics
Synopsis: An amoral young man wends his way into the lives of a handful of damaged souls in this adaptation of British Beat Generation writer Alexander Trocchi's first novel. Written for the screen and directed by David Mackenzie, Young Adam begins with the discovery of a barely dressed woman's corpse by two barge workers, Joe (Ewan McGregor) and Leslie (Peter Mullan). A taciturn drifter, Joe hoists the body ashore with little distress, and the ensuing police investigation does little to ruffle his day-to-day ... Full Synopsis
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The clammy power of Young Adam lies as much in the frank, emotional nakedness the actors bring to their roles under Mackenzie's care as in the baroque hopelessness of the plot. Full Review
Metascore
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67
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Joe Taylor, Joe
Ella Gault
Les Gault, Leslie Gault
Cathie Dimly
Photos
Tilda Swinton at the Young Adam premiere in New York City on October 08, 2003
Tilda Swinton at the Young Adam premiere in New York City on October 08, 2003
Tilda Swinton at the Young Adam premiere in New York City on October 08, 2003
Tilda Swinton at the Young Adam premiere in New York City on October 08, 2003
Ewan McGregor at the Young Adam premiere in New York City on October 08, 2003
Ewan McGregor at the Young Adam premiere in New York City on October 08, 2003
Ewan McGregor at the Young Adam premiere in New York City on October 08, 2003
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