Billy Elliot (2000)
Set against the background of the 1984 Miners' Strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family's set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes.
Country: France, United Kingdom
Directors: Stephen Daldry
Casts: Jamie Bell as Billy Elliot, Julie Walters as Mrs. Wilkinson, Jean Heywood as Grandmother, Jamie Draven as Tony Elliot, Gary Lewis as Jackie Elliot, Stephen Mangan as Ballet Doctor, Patrick Malahide as Principal, Stuart Wells as Michael Caffrey, Tracey Wilkinson as Geography Teacher, Nicola Blackwell as Debbie Wilkinson, Janine Birkett as Billy's mother, Joe Renton as Gary Poulson, Colin MacLachlan as Mr. Tom Wilkinson, Trevor Fox as PC Jeff Peverly, Charlie Hardwick as Sheila Briggs, Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Vice-Principal, Zoƫ Bell as Sandra, Lee Williams as Tutor 4, Mike Elliot as George Watson