Shank

Shank (2010)

If you're not one of us, you're a victim.

SHANK delivers a ruthless vision of forthcoming urban life, where guns have been superseded by knives and are fiercely wielded by aimless youths.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, witnesses his brothers murder, he must decide whether to get revenge or stick to the gangs moral code.

Date of release
2010-08-21
TMDB
4.9 / 10 (74)
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Director
Mo Ali

Casting

Interesting facts

Shank is a 2010 British action film directed by first-time filmmaker Mo Ali. Written by Paul Van Carter, it was shot in London in 2009. The movie stars Adam Deacon, Bashy, Jennie Jacques, Kaya Scodelario, Kedar Williams-Stirling and Rory Beresford in the lead roles. It was released on 26 March 2010.

Production

Shank is set in a decaying future London in 2015, where territory is controlled by roving gangs, who battle over control of food. While filming at the Heygate Estate in Walworth, South London during September 2009, neighbours complained about the film's violent depiction of gangs and turf wars.

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