The Grind (2012)
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.
Director: Rishi Opel
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Jamie Foreman as Dave |
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Freddie Connor as Vince |
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Zoƫ Tapper as Nancy |
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Danny John-Jules as Phil |
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Gordon Alexander as Bobby |
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Kellie Shirley as Jo |
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Duncan Clyde as Tony |
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Joan Hodges as Jean |
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Steven Frayne as The Dealer |
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Barber Ali as Big Guy |
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Jay Brown as Simon |
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Sheraiah Larcher as Bassy |
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Joseph Morgan as Paul |
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Alex Avery as DI Greaves |
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Eleanor Matsuura as Charlie |
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Sway DaSafo as Marco |
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Hywel John as Paramedic 1 |
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Duncan Watkinson as Tony |
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Jumaan Zizzari as Dancer |
| Directing | Rishi Opel | Director |
| Writing | Rishi Opel | Writer |
| Production | Gordon Alexander | Associate Producer |
| Production | Chee Keong Cheung | Executive Producer |
| Production | Freddie Connor | Producer |
| Production | Carl J. Davies | Co-Producer |
| Production | Sheraiah Larcher | Co-Producer |
| Production | Chris Lightwing | Executive Producer |
| Production | Marisha Mukerjee | Co-Producer |
| Production | Brendon O'Loughlin | Associate Producer |
| Production | Rishi Opel | Producer |