Released theatrically in New York City July 19, 1996.
(16 votes)
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A Figment Film in association with the Noel Gay Motion Picture Company.
(14 votes)
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Shown out of competition at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.
(16 votes)
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Additional credits: Lesley Stewart (production manager); Claire Hughes, Ben Johnson (assistant directors); Simon Bray (steadicam operator); Graham Johnston (make-up designer); Robert McCann (make-up and hair); Mark Taylor (sound re-recording mixer).
(13 votes)
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Additional cast: Peter Mullan (Swanney); Eileen Nicholas (Mrs. Renton); Pauline Lynch (Lizzy); Shirley Henderson (Gail); Stuart McQuarrie (Gavin); Dale Winton (Game Show Host); Annie Louise Ross (Gail's Mother); Billy Riddoch (Gail's Father); Fiona Bell (Diane's Mother); Hugh Ross, Victor Eadie (Men); Kate Donnelly (Woman); Finlay Welsh (Sheriff); Eddie Nestor (Estate Agent).
(9 votes)
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Filmed on a budget of $2.3 million.
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The novel "Trainspotting" is based on also inspired a play that was performed in London's West End before the film was released.
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Rated BBFC 18 by the British Board of Film Classification.
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