I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
Date: 2003
Director: Mike Hodges
Production Company: Mosaic Film Group, Revere Pictures, Will & Company
Stars: Clive Owen, Charlotte Rampling, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Malcolm McDowell
Location(s): London, Pembrokeshire
Region(s): London H-L, Wales
Storyline:
A former gangster re-enters the criminal underworld after his brother suspiciously commits suicide.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Neil Webster
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- Capture 1
- 22 Apr 2023

Davey (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) dropped off. Kennington Park Road / Ravensdon Street SE11.

The railing, mostly obscured by Rhys Meyers, was removed in about 2010 and the brighter paint of 170/172 Kennington Park Road, seen on the right, became darker about the same time. SJ
- Capture 2
- 22 Apr 2023

Gaining entry to the party. Stannary Street / Kennington Road SE11.

The entrance to the Lycee 1 Stannary Street, a Grade II-listed Victorian school conversion. SJ
- Capture 3
- 01 Jun 2025

After going home with a party-goer, he escapes into the small hours. Cranley Mews SW7.

Looking south in the mews. The brown doors of no. 44 were added after 2009 and changes made to the window of no. 45, from where Rhys Meyers is emerging, in 2021. Also seen briefly under the opening titles of Four Weddings and a Funeral. SJ
- Capture 4
- 22 Apr 2023

Hailing a taxi home. Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street SW1X.

Roadworks hampered a shot from the street. Also seen briefly in The Long Arm. SJ
- Capture 5
- 19 Sep 2024

Unbeknownst, he's being followed by Boad (Malcolm McDowell) and his men. Southbound on Chelsea Bridge SW3.

Barriers make standing in the middle of the road quite challenging. SJ
- Capture 6
- 22 Apr 2023

Being dropped near home. Barrington Road SW9.

Looking south. Just beyond the bridge to the left was Brixton East railway station seen in Date with a Dream. SJ
- Capture 7
- 22 Apr 2023

Walking into an ambush. Coldharbour Lane opposite junction with Shakespeare Road SW9.

Restricted access to the alleyway now. SJ
- Capture 8
- 22 Apr 2023

Making it home after the attack. Shakespeare Road SW9.

London Movie Guide has him heading to no. 94. SJ
- Capture 9
- 22 Apr 2023

Mickser (Jamie Forman) arrives at Davey's flat. Shakespeare Road SW9.

In daylight. SJ
- Capture 10
- 11 Sep 2024

Will (Clive Owen), Davey's brother, living in his van. Car Park at Strumble Head, Goodwick, in Pembrokeshire SA64.

Isn't it strange Nihal that a white van usually spoils the shot for us, but when you want one? (RL)
- Capture 11
- 22 Apr 2023

Mickser meeting Frank (Ken Stott). Barrington Road / Featley Road SW9.

A lot of rebuilding to the left but the mural on the right is intact. SJ
- Capture 12
- 'Now' required

Will heading for Ireland, but receives an insight about Davey. Fishguard Ferry Terminal, Goodwick.
- Capture 13
- 'Now' required

Will abandons his Ireland plans. West Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.
- Capture 14
- 13 Aug 2024

He tries unsuccessfully to contact Davey. Dark Street (no prizes!), Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61.

Nihal Jayawardana captured a not so busy scene for us together with the 'obligatory' ReelStreets scaffolding, but clearly less signage. (RL)
- Capture 15
- 'Now' required

Will's return to London. Southbound Blackwall Tunnel E14.
- Capture 16
- 22 Apr 2023

Parking his van. Gordon Grove SW9.

A shot in daylight. SJ
- Capture 17
- 22 Apr 2023

Will visiting Mickser. Woolley House, Loughborough Road SW9.

Looking south towards Loughborough Junction. SJ
- Capture 18
- 22 Apr 2023

Going to the Jazz Club. Coldharbour Lane / Belinda Road SW9.

The Junction Bar, 242-8 Coldharbour Lane, has been a Tesco Express since the mid 2010s. Confusingly there was a recently closed Junction Jazz Café further east at 171 Coldharbour Lane. SJ
- Capture 19
- 22 Jun 2023

Helen (Charlotte Rampling) locking up, sees Will. Rugby Street, Bloomsbury WC1.

Neil Webster took this view adding that "Cigala", at time of filming, was owned by one of Hodges' sons.
- Capture 20
- 22 Apr 2023

Will observing his van is occupied. Gordon Grove SW9.

The south pedestrian passage. SJ
- Capture 21
- 22 Apr 2023

Frank hires Paulin (Marc O'Shea) to trail Helen. Hinton Road / Wellfit Street SW9.

At the time of filming, the Ackee café (where it now says secondhand) had an eye-catching big tin of beans on its roof, but it closed in the late 2000s. SJ
- Capture 22
- 22 Apr 2023

Helen returning home. Knatchbull Road SE5.

The trees and shrubs of no. 91 have got away somewhat. SJ
- Capture 23
- 22 Apr 2023

Where Paulin is waiting for her. Myatt's Fields Park SE5.

A different season. SJ
- Capture 24
- 11 Sep 2024

Will, having taken on his old gangster identity, leaves London. Newport Beach, Pembrokeshire SA42. Looking up to Newport Links Golf Club.

Nihal Jayawardana continues his tour of Scotland and send us this shot, acknowledging that it "could be better" and hoping that "it will do" until a better one is taken. Yes Nihal it will, but accept that someone else might get there before you return......no pressure! (RL)

