The Grind
Synopsis
Bobby (Gordon Alexander), Vince’s best friend from school, is released from prison and their friendship soon falls apart, Bobby’s addiction to cocaine and gambling spirals out of control and he now owes a huge amount of money to Vince’s boss, Dave (Jamie Foreman); owner of The Grind and an East End loan shark. Vince's life takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Loyalties are tested and friendships are pushed to their limits.
Details
- Year
- 2007
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 100 mins
- Format
- HiDef
- Director
-
Rishi Opel 1st Feature
- Producer
- Paul Young, Marisha Mukerjee
- Co-Producer
- Paul Young, Marisha Mukerjee
- Screenwriter
- Rishi Opel
- Director of Photography
- Bo Bilstrup
- Sound
- Geoff McBroom
- Principal cast
- Jamie Foreman, Danny-John Jules, Gordon Alexander, Freddie Connor, Zoe Tapper, Kellie Shirley, Joseph Morgan
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Dangerous Productions
15 Templars CrescentLondon
N3 3QR
UK
T +44 (0)7929 653 512
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