Shooting Fish

Shooting Fish

1997

Two young con artists scheme their way through London, posing as a Scottish salmon fishery company to defraud wealthy investors, while a determined tax inspector closes in on them. This charming British comedy-caper stars Dan Futterman and Stuart Townsend.

Director

  • Stefan Schwartz

Cast

  • Dan Futterman
  • Stuart Townsend
  • Kate Beckinsale
  • Rowena Cooper
  • Scott Charles
  • Jane Lapotaire

Filming Locations

  • Alexandra Palace

    Scenes of Jez and Dylan rummaging in a skip were filmed at Alexandra Palace, with the landmark building visible behind the cast.

  • Mill Hill

    The disused gas holder behind Lee Road in Mill Hill served as the exterior of the gasometer home where con artists Jez and Dylan live.

  • Polesden Lacey

    The Edwardian country house served as the grand mansion location where Georgie analyses the profitability of the duo's various scams.