The Grind
Synopsis
The Grind is a modern urban drama, set in world of sex, drug dealers, dance nightclubs and loan sharks. Vince (Freddie Connor) is the nightclub manager of The Grind in Hackney, East London and having fought his way to a decent living and respectable lifestyle he is determined to settle down and take life easier. Upon meeting and starting a relationship with Nancy (Zoe Tapper) Vince’s dream of running a casino for his Boss and getting married looks set.
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 film
- 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
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 8th November 2010
