The Grind
East End Loan... Dead End Debt
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 by Rishi Opel · Written by Rishi Opel
Cast
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Jamie Foreman Dave - Freddie Connor Vince
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Zoë Tapper Nancy -
Danny John-Jules Phil -
Gordon Alexander Bobby -
Kellie Shirley Jo - Duncan Clyde Tony
- Joan Hodges Jean
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Steven Frayne The Dealer -
Barber Ali Big Guy -
Jay Brown Simon -
Sheraiah Larcher Bassy
Make it a double feature
2h 59m together
The Grind
The World Is Yours
A close match in mood and era.
