The Grind (2012)

East End Loan... Dead End Debt

The Grind (2012) poster

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
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $160,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement

Keywords

gambling, loan

More Films by Director: Rishi Opel
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Grind about?
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.
Who directed The Grind?
The Grind was directed by Rishi Opel.
Who stars in The Grind?
The Grind stars Jamie Foreman, Freddie Connor, Zoë Tapper, Danny John-Jules, Gordon Alexander, Kellie Shirley.
How long is The Grind?
The Grind has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Grind?
The Grind is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Grind?
The Grind had a budget of $160,000.
Where was The Grind produced?
The Grind was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Grind?
The themes of The Grind include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.