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Where was Shallow Grave filmed?

1997 film, directed by Danny Boyle.

  • Glasgow

The story is set in Scotland, about 84 miles (135 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Scotland
Filmed in
Glasgow
Distance
About 84 miles (135 km) between Scotland and the nearest filming location.

About Shallow Grave

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Released
1997
Director
Danny Boyle
Cast
Kerry FoxChristopher EcclestonEwan McGregorKeith AllenKen StottPeter MullanRobert David MacDonaldGary LewisTony CurranJohn Hodge
Genre
CrimeThrillerBlack Comedy
Awards
BAFTA Award for Best British Film

The story

Chartered accountant David Stevens shares a flat in Edinburgh with physician Juliet Miller and journalist Alex Law.

The friends agree to conceal the death and keep the money for themselves.

The flat below theirs is broken into, making them anxious.

Famous lines from Shallow Grave

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I'm sorry.David Stephens
  • That's what it cost, David.Juliet Miller
  • You paid 500 pounds for this?David Stephens
  • It's alright. I think he got the message anyway.Juliet Miller
  • That was stressful. I found that quite stressful.David Stephens

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