Mark Herman's award-winning comedy, starring Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite and Tara Fitzgerald. Filmed entirely on location in Yorkshire, Brassed Off is the story of a community struggling to survive when its chief industry is closed down.
Personal and public dramas reveal the extraordinary resilience of the people and the instinct for survival which keeps their spirits up in the face of hardship. It is also a romance between father and son, between boy and girl and between man and music.
Brass Band: Earlier in the day at Showroom Cinema, you can also see The Brass Band Story – Trevor Herbert in conversation with Trisha Cooper. Details and tickets for this event can be found on the Off the Shelf website.
Off the Shelf 2026
Delivered by the University of Sheffield Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the most vibrant literary festivals in the UK, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield.
Director Mark Herman
Year 1996
Duration
1h 38m
Language English
Cast Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald