Born Equal (2006): Cast & Plot
Born Equal is a 2006 drama directed by Dominic Savage, starring Colin Firth as Mark, Emilia Fox and Robert Carlyle. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Dominic Savage
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Born Equal About?
The premise of Born Equal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four characters living in one neighborhood in London - all living dramatically different lives, all of them on the edge - see their stories unfold.
Born Equal Cast & Characters
Colin Firth leads the cast as Mark, with Emilia Fox as Laura and Robert Carlyle as Robert. Directed by Dominic Savage; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dominic Savage
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Colin Firth as Mark - Emilia Fox as Laura
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Robert Carlyle as Robert - Anne-Marie Duff as Michelle
Also Starring in Born Equal
· 12 more- David Oyelowo Yemi
- Nikki Amuka Bird Itshe
- Julia Davis Sally
- Nichola Burley Zoe
- Toby Kebbell Beggar 2
- Charlie Creed-Miles Man in Hostel
- Nicholas Burns Michael
- Megan Dodds Anastasia
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw Girl at King's Cross Station
- Emily Woof Sandra
- Peter McNeil O'Connor Hostel Manager
- Alan Mandel Thug
More from Dominic Savage
More films directed by Dominic Savage, best-rated first: The Escape, Close to You, I Am Ruth and Freefall.
Born Equal Plot Summary
What happens in Born Equal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mark Colin Firth is a city banker who, after sealing a big fortune, lives with his pregnant wife Laura Emilia Fox in a spacious, upper-middle-class neighborhood. Despite his financial success, he initially refuses to help a beggar in an underground station, a small act that gnaws at him later as guilt and discontent creep in. When he encounters the same homeless man again, he offers him £100, and this impulsive gesture sparks a shift in his outlook. He resolves to use his wealth to aid the poor and even volunteers as an outreach worker.
Full summary
The whole story of Born Equal, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Born Equal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Mark's occupation at the beginning of the story?
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Born Equal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Born Equal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Born Equal?
Born Equal runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Born Equal released?
Born Equal was released on December 17, 2006.
Who directed Born Equal?
Born Equal was directed by Dominic Savage.
More films by Dominic Savage Who is in the cast of Born Equal?
Born Equal stars Colin Firth as Mark, Emilia Fox as Laura and Robert Carlyle as Robert, among 16 credited actors.
Does Born Equal have a post-credit scene?
No. Born Equal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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