Movie Description

Shank

(2010)

Overview

Mo Ali’s futuristic knife-crime drama brings the dystopian environment of CHILDREN OF MEN and DISTRICT 13 to London’s East 17. SHANK delivers a ruthless vision of forthcoming urban life, where guns have been superseded by knives and are fiercely wielded by aimless youths. Amidst the chaos is the Paper Chazers gang, a rare morally conscious group who trade scavenged food for money. After Chazers gang member, Junior (Kedar Williams-Stirling), witnesses his brother, murder he must decide whether to get revenge of stick to the gangs moral code... In this superbly paced and artistic film, present-day social issues, and murky city streets, provide a perfect canvas for imagination and action.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleShank

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2010-08-21

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 30m

Homepagehttp://www.shankthefilm.com

Production CompaniesGunslinger,Gateway Films

Genres

  • Action
  • Drama
  • Thriller