Ian Hart, Ewen Bremner, Aidan Gillen, and Harold Pinter starred in the feature film debut of a renowned filmmaker, which was officially selected for the prestigious 1998 Venice Film Festival.
The film, titled Mojo, was based on a multi-award-winning stage play of the same name, which premiered at the esteemed Royal Court Theatre in 1995. The play garnered widespread critical acclaim and public admiration, cementing its status as a theatrical masterpiece.
Mojo's impressive accolades include five major theatre awards, including the coveted Olivier and the Evening Standard Most Promising Playwright Award. The playwright, who has made a significant mark in the world of theatre, has also ventured into film writing.
In addition to Mojo, Butterworth's film writing credits include Marc Munden's Christmas and David Giles' The Night of the Golden Brain, both of which he co-wrote with his brother Tom.
