CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 1h 25m

The Grind

East End Loan... Dead End Debt

39%(7)IMDbCrimeDramaThriller

The Grind is a modern urban drama, set in world of sex, drug dealers, dance nightclubs and loan sharks. Vince 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, Vinces dream of running a casino for his Boss and getting married looks set. Bobby, Vinces best friend from school, is released from prison and their friendship soon falls apart, Bobbys addiction to cocaine and gambling spirals out of control and he now owes a huge amount of money to Vinces boss, Dave ; 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.

Directed byRishi Opel

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
March 23, 2012
Budget
$160,000

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jamie Foreman

Jamie Foreman

Dave

Freddie Connor

Vince

Zoë Tapper

Zoë Tapper

Nancy

Danny John-Jules

Danny John-Jules

Phil

Gordon Alexander

Gordon Alexander

Bobby

Kellie Shirley

Kellie Shirley

Jo

Duncan Clyde

Tony

Joan Hodges

Jean

Steven Frayne

Steven Frayne

The Dealer

Barber Ali

Barber Ali

Big Guy

Creative team
Directed by
Rishi Opel
Written by
Rishi Opel
Produced by
Freddie Connor
Rishi Opel

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