The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015): Cast & Plot
The Legend of Barney Thomson is a 2015 comedy drama starring Robert Carlyle as Barney, James Cosmo and Stephen McCole. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Trinity Works Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Barney Thomson About?
The premise of The Legend of Barney Thomson without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Barney Thomson is a shy and unassuming Glasgow barber whose ordinary existence is unexpectedly thrown into turmoil. His life takes a bizarre turn when he inadvertently finds himself drawn into the unsettling and darkly humorous world of a serial killer, leading him on an unpredictable and chaotic journey.
The Legend of Barney Thomson Cast & Characters
Robert Carlyle leads the cast as Barney, with James Cosmo as James Henderson and Stephen McCole as Wullie.
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Emma Thompson as Cemolina
Also Starring in The Legend of Barney Thomson
· 25 more- Brian Pettifer Charlie
- Martin Compston Chris
- Ray Winstone Holdall
- Ashley Jensen Detective Inspector June Robertson
- Tom Courtenay Chief Superintendent McManaman
- Matt Costello Chris' Creepy Neighbour
- Kevin Guthrie MacPherson
- Peter Adams Barber
- Barbara Rafferty Jean Monkrieff
- Eileen McCallum Mrs. Gaffney
- Sarah McCardie Sheena
- Finlay Welsh Jenkins
- Samuel Robertson Detective Sergeant Sam Jobson
- Anne Downie Lizzie
- Dolina MacLennan Mrs. Kerr
- James Casey Customer 4
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- Paul Ellard Bingo caller
- David McGowan Alex
- Matthew Baxter Customer 6
- Scott Dymond Customer Number 1
- Ruari Cannon Well Dressed Young Man
- Skye Cooper Barr Margaret
- Nicola Roy Sally
- Penny Lamb Wife of Murdered Man
- Jamie Merritt Big eared customer
The Legend of Barney Thomson Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of Barney Thomson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Barney Thomson, Robert Carlyle, a 50-year-old Glasgow barber working at Henderson’s Barbers in Bridgeton, leads a life defined by routine, small disappointments, and a stubborn sense of mediocrity. His days glide by under the watchful eye of the shop’s owner James Henderson, and the manager Wullie, Stephen McCole, whose blunt remarks and demanding standards keep Thompson’s world neatly boxed in. Thomson’s quiet dread of his own ordinariness begins to crack when he becomes entangled in a horrifying and absurd new reality: he accidentally kills his boss Wullie during a tense confrontation after a long, simmering sense of dissatisfaction finally boils over.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of Barney Thomson, scene by scene
The Legend of Barney Thomson Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Legend of Barney Thomson?
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 Barney Thomson's profession at the start of the film?
Cars in The Legend of Barney Thomson
11 cars on screen, including the 1989 Nissan Sunny and the 2007 Ford Mondeo MkIV.
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1997 Volvo B10 M Minor role
The Legend of Barney Thomson Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson” and “A Lenda de Barney Thomson”.
- Also known as
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- The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson
- A Lenda de Barney Thomson
- Die Legende von Barney Thomson
- La Légende de Barney Thomson
- La leyenda de Barney Thomson
- Убойная стрижка
- La bottega degli errori
- Barney Thomson legendája
- עסק משפחתי
- 巴尼·汤姆森传奇
- Легендата за Барни Томпсън
- Legenda Barneya Thompsona
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- Barney Thompson
- Leģenda par Bārniju Tomsonu
- 더 롱 미드나잇 오브 바니 톰슨
- Легенда про Барні Томсона
- 瘋狂殺手理髮師
- บาร์นี่ย์ ธอมป์สัน กับฆาตกรรมอลเวง
- La llegenda de Barney Thomson
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The Legend of Barney Thomson FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Barney Thomson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The Legend of Barney Thomson runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Legend of Barney Thomson released?
The Legend of Barney Thomson was released on June 17, 2015.
Who is in the cast of The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The Legend of Barney Thomson stars Robert Carlyle as Barney, James Cosmo as James Henderson and Stephen McCole as Wullie, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Legend of Barney Thomson have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Barney Thomson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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