Shallow Grave

Dec 22, 1994

1h 33m

★ 7.0

What's a little murder among friends?

Overview

When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.

Genres

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

The Glasgow Film Fund

Figment Films

Film Four International

Shallow Grave Trailers

Cast

Alex Law

Ewan McGregor

David Stephens

Christopher Eccleston

Juliet Miller

Kerry Fox

Detective Inspector McCall

Ken Stott

Hugo

Keith Allen

Cameron

Colin McCredie

Andy

Peter Mullan

Visitor

Gary Lewis

Doctor

Frances Low

Lumsden

Robert David MacDonald

Travel Agent

Tony Curran

DC Mitchell

John Hodge

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