Under the Skin (1997)

Date: 1997
Director: Carine Adler
Production Company: British Film Institute, Channel Four Television, Strange Dog Productions

Stars: Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook, Rita Tushingham, Christine Tremarco, Matthew Delamere
Location(s): Merseyside

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Storyline:

A young woman, struggling to deal with the recent death of her mother, descends into a world of drink and casual sex.

Additional Information:

Compiled and uncredited now shots by Neil Webster

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Iris (Samantha Morton, right) and friend Vron (Christine Tremarco) go for a drink at a local pub. Ironbridge View / Beresford Rd, Liverpool, L8.

An asphalt path to walk on now.

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Iris and her heavily-pregnant sister Rose (Claire Rushbrook) go to visit their terminally-ill mother (Rita Tushingham). Steve Randall was very quick off the blocks to identify 23 Quickswood Drive, Liverpool, L25, with its wonky tree out front.

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Teasing Rose by taking her ring and threatening to drop it down a drain. Steve also recognised the nearby house at the corner of Quickswood Drive & Downham Green.

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Working in a lingerie boutique. "Coopers Food Hall" reflected in the window. 84 Bold St, Liverpool, L1.

Reflection of a restaurant in a restaurant.

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Going to see a film. 051 Cinema, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3.

Its now the Ofiveone Nightclub, steps no longer used and fenced off.

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Iris wearing her late mother's coat and wig meets Rose from work. Booker Ave, Allerton, Liverpool, L18.

"Crown Travel" (now a beauty salon) was used at the time of filming for Rose's workplace.

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Rose wants to know why Iris is wearing mother's things. South Mossley Hill Rd, L19.

Tippy-toeing round the parked cars.

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The conversation continues down South Mossley Hill Rd.

Fewer cars down here.

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Passing a church, she is captivated by choral singing and investigates. St Bride's Church, Percy St, L8.

Getting acquainted with a prickly bush!

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Flirting with a workman as boyfriend Gary (Matthew Delamere) looks on. Virginia Rd, New Brighton, Wallasey, CH45.

Maybe that skip was an Austin Allegro in a former life?

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They get into an argument. Virginia Rd.

Rear curves of the Floral Pavilion Theatre.

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Looks like the Allegro's suspension is holding up! Car park off Marine Promenade, New Brighton.

Mural is RNLI "Unsung Heroes".

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Establishing shot of Rose's house. Steve, for his hattrick, found 41 Rockbourne Ave, Liverpool, L25.

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Iris out on the town. Possibly Mathew St, Liverpool, L2.

Was home to the original "Cavern Club" and still hosts "Erics".

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She meets a stranger for a dangerous encounter. Unidentified location.

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Hanging on the telephone. Her home 'phone has been disconnected for non-payment. Unidentified location.

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After being mugged, she catches Rose at the station to borrow some money. Liverpool Lime St Station, L3.

People and pigeons, all rushing about.

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Chill of the morning light 1. Looking in the direction of Admiral Park and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church, Toxteth, L8.

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Chill of the morning light 2. Unidentified location.

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New beginnings 1. New Brighton beach, Wallasey.

Assumed it was the breakwater near the lighthouse.

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New beginnings 2. New Brighton beach, Wallasey.

Looking south-east over the Mersey towards Bootle.