Trainspotting
The hit of choice for Renton (Ewan McGregor) and his friends, in their dilapidated Edinburgh squat, is heroin. Amongst the litter of abuse lie Sick Boy (Johnny Lee Miller), Spud (Ewen Bremner) and Alison (Susan Vidler) who live lives of stealing, getting high and sleeping. Watched over by their dealer, Mother Superior (Peter Mullan), the subtle charms of heroine are explained.
They are all capable of getting off drugs, and occasionally they do. But they are so depressed by real life that they go back on smack. Their hard-drinking and often psychotic friend Begbie (Robert Carlyle) gets the entire group into some bizarre, amusing scrapes, from shoplifting to bar fights to bum deals. But then Renton must make a choice, he must come of age and realize that his so-called mates are not his friends.
Cast:
- Ewan McGregor ... Renton
- (Danny Boyle ... Director)
- Robert Carlyle ... Begbie
- Kelly Macdonald ... Diane
- Kevin McKidd ... Tommy
- Jonny Lee Miller ... Sick Boy
- Shirley Henderson ... Gail
- Peter Mullan ... Swanney
Quote:
Begbie: Did you bring the cards? Sick Boy: What? Begbie: The cards, the last thing I told you was to mind the cards! Sick Boy: Well, I've not brought them. Begbie: It's fucking boring after a while without the cards. Sick Boy: I'm sorry. Begbie: Bit fucking late, like. Sick Boy: Why didn't *you* bring them? Begbie: 'CAUSE I FUCKING TOLD YOU TO BRING THEM, YOU DOSS CUNT! Sick Boy: ...Christ.
Soundtrack:
"Lust for Life" Performed by Iggy Pop Words and Music by Iggy Pop / David Bowie
"Carmen - Habaņera" Composed by Georges Bizet Courtesy of Laserlight/KPM
"Deep Blue Day" Performed by Brian Eno Written by Brian Eno / Daniel Lanois / Roger Eno
"Trainspotting" Performed by Primal Scream Words and Music by Bobby Gillespie / Andrew Innes / Robert Young / Martin Duffy
"Temptation" Performed by Heaven 17 Words and Music by Ian Craig Marsh (as Ian Marsh) / Martyn Ware / Glen Gregory
"Atomic" Performed by Sleeper Written by Deborah Harry / Jimmy Destri
"Temptation" Performed by New Order Written by Stephen Morris / Peter Hook / Bernard Sumner / Gillian Gilbert
"Nightclubbing" Performed by Iggy Pop Words and Music by Iggy Pop / David Bowie
"Sing" Performed by Blur Lyrics by Damon Albarn
"Perfect Day" Performed by Lou Reed Words and Music by Lou Reed
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DVD Times - Trainspotting in HD
The Observer Film Magazine - Trainspotting is the best Brit film
Washington Post - A small budget
37 years ago, Kevin McKidd was born. (Tommy)