Starred Up

Overview

19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.

Cast

Jack O'Connell

Eric Love

Ben Mendelsohn

Neville Love

Rupert Friend

Oliver Baumer

David Ajala

Tyrone

Peter Ferdinando

Spencer

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

Des

Anthony Welsh

Hassan

David Avery

Ashley

Sian Breckin

Governor Cardew

Sam Spruell

Deputy Governor Haynes

N/A

Gilly Gilchrist

Principal Officer Scott

Frederick Schmidt

Officer Gentry