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Essex Boys: Law of Survival

Synopsis

A young man witnesses a gangland execution by a corrupt police officer in rural East Essex. He finds himself targeted by the unprincipled cops, and after a vicious attack that almost kills him he vows to take revenge during his recovery. But his uncle has lived in this world for decades and counsels him that the most valuable lessons he can learn are those of the laws of survival. He must learn to exact his revenge while keeping the political landscape between police and gangsters calm and balanced. The greatest prize is to play the game and survive.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
87 mins
Director
Steven M. Smith
Producer
Chris Bell, Steven M. Smith
Executive Producer
Stephen Keil, Simon Phillips, Paul Tanter
Screenwriter
Christopher Jolley (screenplay), Chris Bell (story), Steven M. Smith (story)
Principal cast
Jesse Birdsall, Chris Bell, Ross Boatman, Megan Lockhurst

Genre

Action Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Greenway Entertainment

12 The Greenway
Wickford
Essex
SS11 7NU

Sales Company

Metrodome International

Suite 31, Beaufort Court
Admiral's Way
London
E14 9XL

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