Shank (2009)

Shank (2009) poster

Teenage gang member Cal, hides his sexuality from his fellow gang members despite their often violent dislike of anyone that isn't the same as them, be they unsuspecting shoppers, foreign students, gays, etc. When his world collides with Olivier, a student he rescues from a pointless beating, he encounters a lifestyle that presents as many new experiences as it does obstacles.

Director: Simon Pearce, Christian Martin
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Christian Martin & Darren Flaxstone, Bonne idée Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $25,000
Box Office: $713,697
Original Language: en

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle

Keywords

rape, homophobia, cocaine, hooligan, drug use, youth gang, lgbt, online hookup, gay romance, homophobic attack, gay theme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shank about?
Teenage gang member Cal, hides his sexuality from his fellow gang members despite their often violent dislike of anyone that isn't the same as them, be they unsuspecting shoppers, foreign students, gays, etc. When his world collides with Olivier, a student he rescues from a pointless beating, he encounters a lifestyle that presents as many new experiences as it does obstacles.
Who directed Shank?
Shank was directed by Simon Pearce, Christian Martin.
Who stars in Shank?
Shank stars Wayne Virgo, Marc Laurent, Tom Bott, Alice Payne, Garry Summers, Bernie Hodges.
How long is Shank?
Shank has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Shank?
Shank is a Drama, Action film.
What is the budget of Shank?
Shank had a budget of $25,000.
How much did Shank gross?
Shank grossed $713,697 worldwide.
Where was Shank produced?
Shank was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Shank?
The themes of Shank include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.