Project Detail

24 Hours in London

Synopsis

The battle for control of the urban jungle of post-Millennium London has reached critical mass. Martha Bedford witnesses a mob shoot out, giving the demoralised police force their best chance to even the score with the crime syndicates.

Christian, London's answer to the Godfather, is forging a partnership with Miss Lloyd, head of the most powerful criminal organisation in North America, and will stop at nothing to silence Martha, no matter how many die in the process.

If the police can keep Martha alive until the morning then it's game over for Christian.

The action heats up, with a series of explosive confrontations at police headquarters and in a central London hotel. Hidden identities are revealed and allegiances change, keeping the audience guessing right up to the final credits.

Details

Year
1999
Type of project
Features
Running time
92 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Alexander Finbow
Producer
Peter Jaques
Executive Producer
Peter Jaques
Editor
Ian Farr
Screenwriter
Alexander Finbow
Director of Photography
Chris Plevin
Sound
Robert Farr
Composer
Edmond Butt
Principal cast
Gary Olsen, Anjela Lauren Smith, Amita Dhiri, Richard Graham

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

One World Films

Contact: Fergal McGrath
1st Floor, 83/84 Berwick Street
London W1V 3PJ

T +44 (0)20 7434 2877

Sales Company

Victor Film Company Ltd

Contact: Victor Bateman
39/43 Brewer Street
London W1R 3FD

T +44 (0)20 7494 4477

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