The Wee Man (2013): Cast & Plot
The Wee Man is a 2013 crime drama directed by Ray Burdis, starring Martin Compston as Paul Ferris, Denis Lawson and Clare Grogan. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Ray Burdis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carnaby International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wee Man About?
The premise of The Wee Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The True Life And Crimes Of Paul Ferris The true life story of the rise to power of Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris.
The Wee Man Cast & Characters
Martin Compston leads the cast as Paul Ferris, with Denis Lawson as Willie Ferris and Clare Grogan as Jenny Ferris. Directed by Ray Burdis; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ray Burdis
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Martin Compston as Paul Ferris -
Denis Lawson as Willie Ferris - Clare Grogan as Jenny Ferris
- Patrick Bergin as Arthur Thompson
Also Starring in The Wee Man
· 11 more- Laura McMonagle Anne Marie
- John Hannah Tam McGraw
- Paul Donnelly Bobby Glover
- Stephen McCole Junior Thompson
- Rita Tushingham Rita Thompson
- James Robinson Schoolbus Policeman
- Eileen Nicholas Mrs. Gillespie
- Jamie Laird TV Man with MIC
- Cameron Robertson Shady Man 2
- Steven McEwan Shady Man 1
- Christina Andrew Johnny's Girlfriend
More from Ray Burdis
More films directed by Ray Burdis, best-rated first: Love, Honor and Obey and Angel.
The Wee Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Wee Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a stark glimpse from 1990, Paul Ferris sits in his cell at Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow, reflecting on a childhood shaped by loyalty, fear, and the weight of violence. His father, Willie Ferris, drilled into him a blunt rulebook: beware strangers, stay loyal, be a “lion,” and never imitate others’ actions. Those lessons are tested early when Paul witnesses the Banks brothers carry out an armed robbery. The encounter turns cruel as the brothers harass Paul and kill his beloved dog, planting the seeds of a personal code built on anger and restraint.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wee Man, scene by scene
The Wee Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Wee Man.
How Well Do You Know The Wee Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the Glasgow godfather that hires Paul Ferris?
Cars in The Wee Man
21 cars on screen, including the 1983 Volvo 240 and the 1984 Daimler Double Six.
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1983 Volvo 240 Main role -
1984 Daimler Double Six Important role -
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 E W201 Important role -
1988 Vauxhall Senator MkII Important role
The Wee Man Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Gangster” and “接班人”.
- Also known as
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- Gangster
- 接班人
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The Wee Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wee Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wee Man?
The Wee Man runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Wee Man released?
The Wee Man was released on January 18, 2013.
Who directed The Wee Man?
The Wee Man was directed by Ray Burdis.
More films by Ray Burdis Who is in the cast of The Wee Man?
The Wee Man stars Martin Compston as Paul Ferris, Denis Lawson as Willie Ferris and Clare Grogan as Jenny Ferris, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Wee Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wee Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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