Jamaica, 1973. When a young boy witnesses his brother’s assassination, a powerful Don gives him a home. But 10 years later, when he’s sent to London, his past catches up to him.
08-31-2018
1h 41m
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Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
Idris Elba
Writer:
Martin Stellman
Production:
Warp Films, BBC Film, BFI
Key Crew
Executive Producer:
Idris Elba
Executive Producer:
Dan MacRae
Executive Producer:
Mary Burke
Executive Producer:
Joe Oppenheimer
Producer:
Gina Carter
Locations and Languages
Country:
US; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en
Main Cast
Aml Ameen
Aml Ameen, born July 30, 1985, in London, is a talented British actor whose career has flourished across film and television. He gained early acclaim for his role as Trife in "Kidulthood." Ameen showcased his versatility in "The Maze Runner" series and captivated audiences in "Yardie." His TV credits include "The Bill," "Sense8," and "I May Destroy You." Ameen's performances are marked by depth and authenticity, showcasing a remarkable ability to immerse himself in diverse characters, solidifying his status as a compelling and promising talent in the entertainment industry.
Stephen Graham (born August 3, 1973) is a British film and television actor, best known for playing Andrew 'Combo' Gascoigne in This Is England, Al Capone in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, and Scrum in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Shantol is rated as one of Jamaica rising actors. With just 5 years in the business Shantol has done many staged plays in Jamaica and overseas. In 2016 Shantol starred in her first feature film Sprinter written and directed by Storm Saulter and in the same year was featured in the short film Sugar written by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux. In 2017 Jackson starred in Yardie directed by Idris Elba which was a selected film at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2018.
Naomi Sarah Ackie (born 2 November 1992) is an English actress. She made her television debut as Jen in the Doctor Who episode "Face the Raven" (2015). For her role as Bonnie on the television dark comedy-drama series The End of the F***ing World, she received the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2020. Ackie is well known for her role as Jannah in the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). In 2021, she had a main role on the third season of Master of None. She also portrayed American singer Whitney Houston in the biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022), earning a Rising Star nomination at the British Academy Film Awards.
Mark was born in London in 1969, however he has a hugely colorful heritage —Jamaican, Cherokee Indian, Ghanaian, White and Chinese. This mix along with his green eyes has given him a very a distinctive look. Mark first catapulted onto our screen as Rhino in the massive ITV series, Gladiators where he reigned for five years. His champion body building background led him to the show. At the age of seventeen Rhino was inspired to take up bodybuilding. His dedication to the art soon reaped him many titles including 'London Men's Heavy Weight Champion', Junior British champion. His aggressive style earned him his nickname - Rhino. His natural good looks and distinctive green eyes ensured he stood out and it wasn't long before he came to the attentions of LWT Gladiators. He eventually become one of the shows most loved and undefeated characters. He has continued to be a very physical person, boxing competitively and recently completing four Marathons for Charity. Rhino has gone on to appear in many films and TV dramas. Mark's film work includes the blockbuster Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan for Warners, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Argo where he played the Evil Villain, also No Good Deed for Screen Gems. He also starred in the highly acclaimed British Gangster film Rollin with the Nines. He has appeared in a number of TV drama's including Eastenders, Hustle, The Bill. Other TV work includes BBC's Synchronicity and the Lynda La-Plante production, Trial and Retribution for ITV. He was also part of the cast for the BBC's series Robin Hood series in which he played an Arabian knight called Karim.
Edward Augustus Matthew Christopher Nestor MBE (born June 5, 1964) is a British actor, stand up comedian, television and radio presenter, who is best known for his starring roles in The Real McCoy and Desmond's, as well as playing a small role in Trainspotting. Nestor has a radio programme in which he has a running joke with his claim to be about to turn thirty years old.
He hosted, alongside Robbie Gee, the Imperial College Indian Society's annual "East Meets West" charity show in 2007 and 2008. The show, in both years, was one of the most successful and popular charity shows in the United Kingdom, drawing more than 1,750 people to the prestigious London Palladium in 2008.
Nestor appeared in the BBC's Canterbury Tales and is a former star on Casualty. He currently presents BBC Radio London's mid-morning from 10 am to 2 pm on Mondays to Thursdays. Nestor previously presented a show on BBC London on Friday evenings, from 10 pm to 2 am, that he called The Rum Shop. He also presented Drivetime for the network.
In 2016, he appeared as Freddie Hamilton in the television series by BBC, Death in Paradise, episode 5.5. Although raised in Hackney, London, Nestor is a supporter of Manchester United, and presents a podcast by Manchester United, The Manchester United Red Cast, with Robert Meakin. He was voted "The Speech Broadcaster of the Year" at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2007.
In February 2007, Nestor was diagnosed as having Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and kept a blog of his treatment and reactions. He is currently in remission. In December 2017, Nestor was appointed an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List for 2018 for his charity work and services to radio. As of 2020, Nestor presented the Drive Time show for BBC Radio London, moving to the mid-morning slot on the station on 13 September 2021, presenting the programme on four days each week.
Derek Lea is an English stuntman and actor. He portrayed Renard's Henchman 2 in The World Is Not Enough (film), Gustav Palace Guard in Die Another Day (film), and Haines' Bodyguard in Quantum of Solace (film).