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  • Vigilante (II) (2009)
  • Short | 13 min | Short, Comedy, Crime
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Vigilante (II) (2009)
Short | 13 min | Short, Comedy, Crime

The insight into a group of villagers determined to eradicate crime and anti-social behavior in their community. The villagers, driven by a lack of police intervention and a disdain for bystander apathy, have formed a vigilance committee ...See moreThe insight into a group of villagers determined to eradicate crime and anti-social behavior in their community. The villagers, driven by a lack of police intervention and a disdain for bystander apathy, have formed a vigilance committee with the goal of tracking down and dealing with those committing criminal offenses. Through the eyes of a documentary film crew, we follow the story of committee member Pep (Simon Cassidy) a passionate and playful character, as he embarks on his nightly patrols of the village. Pep's agenda is simple - to clean the streets of scum - by whatever means necessary, and it appears for a while that his methods are working; crime has lowered by 30%, criminals have moved out to surrounding villages and the elderly have begun to feel safe in their homes. With the local police force on his side Pep works harder than ever cleaning up the litter, intercepting graffiti artists and putting a stop to football hooligans singing in the street. But as the crew continue to follow him, his methods for controlling the 'scum' become evermore unorthodox and violent and, comparing himself to Batman, he begins to take on the role of judge, jury and executioner. In this comic, and at times harrowing, short film, Pep's actions lay the foundations for a much wider debate, in which audiences are asked to interrogate their understanding of crime and punishment and ultimately to what lengths should we, and would we, go to make our community a better place. Written by Emily Bignell See less
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David Brook (as Dave Brook)
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May 8, 2009 (United States)

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18 cast members
Name Known for
Geoff Holman
Paddy Dennings Paddy Dennings   See fewer
Jacqueline Phillips
Sally Kent Sally Kent   See fewer
James Lauren
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Darren Bolton
Cameraman (voice) Cameraman (voice)   See fewer
Chris Anstey
Young Lad Young Lad   See fewer
Emily Bignell
Pregnant Smoker Pregnant Smoker   See fewer
Tyler Crowe
Pep's Son Pep's Son   See fewer
Lyndsey Jackson
Pregnant Smoker's Friend Pregnant Smoker's Friend   See fewer
Craig Stiff
Tripped Over Youth Tripped Over Youth   See fewer
Edna Poole
Old Lady 1 Old Lady 1   See fewer
Edith Hockney
Old Lady 2 Old Lady 2   See fewer
Chris Fisher
Graffiti Teenager Graffiti Teenager   See fewer
Phil Brooks
England Supporter 1 England Supporter 1   See fewer
Damien Beedham
England Supporter 2 England Supporter 2   See fewer
Joe Barker
England Supporter 3 England Supporter 3   See fewer
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