Directed by:
Antonia BirdScreenplay:
Ronan BennettCinematography:
Fred TammesCast:
Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Leon Black, Christine Tremarco, Lena Headey, Sue Johnston, Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Phil Davis, Hazel Douglas (more)Plots(1)
Loosely based on the work of Irish writer Ronan Bennett, the story follows five criminals, who, after a failed heist, set out to uncover their betrayer. Ray, a onetime political activist, now a hard-nosed gangster, is closest to Dave, an East End grifter, with whom he sets up the $3 million robbery of a West London security firm. Simple-minded Stevie, with Jason, the nephew of aging gangster Sonny, and crazed psychopath Julian make up the rest of the crew. After the raid, the haul is only $500,000 and Dave arrives back at Ray's place bleeding after being mugged for his share. Ray and Stevie's cuts are also missing and it is clear that there is a traitor in the group. (official distributor synopsis)
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A pleasant crime movie that succeeds mainly due to the actors (we even see Damon Albarn in a small role) and an impressive finish. Carlyle excellent as usual.
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