Project Detail

On The 8 Ball

Synopsis

In the small hours of the night two shots ring out. Kudjo, a black gangster, lies alone and bleeding on the floor of his deserted nightclub. Through his eyes, we see the climactic events which led up to his shooting. Set in London's clubs, the film tells of a man's battle to escape the hate that he himself set in motion many years before.

Details

Year
1998
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
27mins
Format
Beta SP
Director
Charlie Harris, Philip Chavannes
Screenwriter
Charlie Harris
Director of Photography
Nathan Sheppard
Principal cast
Valentine Nonyella, Rodney Charles, Anthony Williams,

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Production Status

Production Company

Footloose Films 17 Langland Gardens London NW3 6QE T/F: 0207 435 1330

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