The Heavy
Synopsis
One is a henchman (Gary Stretch) for a successful, yet shady businessman (Stephen Rea). The other is a prime candidate for Prime Minister (Adrian Paul).
In a world where none can be trusted and loyalty is rarer, our conflicted hero (Gary Stretch) has a once-in-a-lifetime chance for revenge against his estranged family (Christopher Lee and Jean Marsh). But he must confront the truths of their dark past, even as he's being hunted by a psychotic detective (Vinnie Jones).
Details
- Year
- 2009
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 94 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Marcus Warren 1st Feature
- Producer
- John Wilson, John Daly, Mark Cellier
- Co-Producer
- John Wilson, John Daly, Mark Cellier
- Editor
- David Head
- Screenwriter
- Marcus Warren
- Director of Photography
- Robert Morris
- Production Designer
- Marcus Wookey
- Sound
- Tony Gibson
- Composer
- Paul Oakenfold
- Principal cast
- Gary Stretch, Stephen Rea, Vinnie Jones, Shannyn Sossamon, Adrian Paul, Christopher Lee, Jean Marsh
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Heavy Productions Ltd
Sales Company
Parkland Pictures
Justina PetkeviciuteSuite 7, 79 Wardour Street
London
W1D 6QB
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