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 SHANK delivers a ruthless vision of forthcoming urban life, where guns have been superseded by knives and are fiercely wielded by aimless youths.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.
Released: Aug 21, 2010
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Kedar Williams-Stirling, Ashley Thomas, Adam Deacon, Michael Socha, Jan Uddin, Kaya Scodelario
Crew: Mo Ali (Director), Paul van Carter (Writer), Terry Stone (Producer), Paul van Carter (Producer), Jane Ripley (Casting), Rob Nicholls (Production Design)