’71

’71 follows the story of Gary Hook, a young British soldier who gets separated from his unit following a riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971.


Director Yann Demange
Cast Jack O'Connell, Sam Reid, Sean Harris
Production Company Crab Apple Films, Warp Films
Year 2014
Filming location(s) Multiple UK Locations

How was Uni-versal Extras involved?

Uni-versal Extras was an Extras agency for the ’71 Feature Film set in Northern Ireland. Uni-versal Extras helped out by supplying Extras and Supporting Artistes to locations in Blackburn, Liverpool and Sheffield. 

In addition to background Artistes, UVE also supplied a double for ’71’s lead actor, Jack O’Connell.

When watching ’71, keep your eyes peeled for… 

Soldiers, Rioters and ‘Menacing Bystanders’!

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