Three and Out (2008): Cast & Plot
Three and Out is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Jonathan Gershfield, starring Mackenzie Crook as Paul Callow, Colm Meaney and Imelda Staunton. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Gershfield
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three and Out About?
The premise of Three and Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
1… was an accident. 2… was bad luck. 3… was his chance of a lifetime! A London tube driver considers pursuing a third fatal accident to collect a huge payout.
Three and Out Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kinky sex
- big ass
- foot chase
- sex scene
- female rear nudity
- female star appears nude
- woman on top sex
- female topless nudity
- cottage
- suit
- gambler
- down and out
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- irishman
- friendship
- love
- sex on the first date
- bare chested male
- topless woman
- hand delivered letter
- smashing a window
- crowbar
- unloaded gun
- swallowing a ring
- hiding under the covers
- bookworm
- author
- liverpudlian
- liverpool
- satellite
- shooting star
- starry night
- jumping out window
- jumping from a window
- weekend
- fight
- pub
- cigarette smoking
- dung
- terminal disease
- remarriage
- boredom
- small town
- photograph
- postcard
- odd couple
- unlikely friendship
- girlfriend
- arrest
- jail
- f word
Three and Out Cast & Characters
Mackenzie Crook leads the cast as Paul Callow, with Colm Meaney as Tommy Cassidy and Imelda Staunton as Rosemary Cassidy. Directed by Jonathan Gershfield; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonathan Gershfield
- Mackenzie Crook as Paul Callow
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Imelda Staunton as Rosemary Cassidy -
Gemma Arterton as Frankie Cassidy
Also Starring in Three and Out
· 11 more- Gary Lewis Callaghan
- Annette Badland Maureen
- Mark Benton Vic
- Antony Sher Maurice
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster Yvonne
- Rhashan Stone Ash
- Steve Money Muscles
- Frank Dunne Danny Fitzpatrick
- Kerry Katona Mary Loughlin
- Rob Witcomb Gary
- Emma Barnett Suzie (uncredited)
Three and Out Plot Summary
What happens in Three and Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Paul Callow Mackenzie Crook accidentally runs a man over with his underground train after the man is pulled onto the tracks by his dog. After a week off he kills a second passenger who falls onto the tracks after having a heart attack.
Before taking time off for the second accident his colleagues tell him about a little-known London Underground rule: three ‘under’ within a month, and you lose your job — earning yourself ten years’ salary in one lump sum. But being off for the next week means that Paul needs to find someone willing to die by the following Monday.
Full summary
The whole story of Three and Out, scene by scene
Three and Out Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Three and Out.
How Well Do You Know Three and Out?
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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Which actor portrays Paul Callow?
Cars in Three and Out
16 cars on screen, including the 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé W111 and the 1988 Ford Fiesta MkII.
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1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé W111 Main role -
1988 Ford Fiesta MkII Important role -
1996 BMW 5 E39 Minor role -
1996 Land-Rover Defender 110 Ambulance Minor role
Three and Out Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “A Deal Is a Deal” and “3 and Out”.
- Also known as
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- A Deal Is a Deal
- 3 and Out
- Трое на вылет
- 3 und raus!
- Трое – на вылет
- 事不过三
- Троє на виліт
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Movies Like Three and Out
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Three Crazy Jerks, 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt and Three in the Attic.
Three and Out FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Three and Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three and Out?
Three and Out runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Three and Out released?
Three and Out was released on April 21, 2008.
Who directed Three and Out?
Three and Out was directed by Jonathan Gershfield.
Who is in the cast of Three and Out?
Three and Out stars Mackenzie Crook as Paul Callow, Colm Meaney as Tommy Cassidy and Imelda Staunton as Rosemary Cassidy, among 15 credited actors.
Does Three and Out have a post-credit scene?
No. Three and Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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