The Grind
“East End Loan... Dead End Debt”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Jamie Foreman
Dave
Freddie Connor
Vince
Zoë Tapper
Nancy
Danny John-Jules
Phil
Gordon Alexander
Bobby
Kellie Shirley
Jo
Duncan Clyde
Tony
Joan Hodges
Jean
Steven Frayne
The Dealer
Barber Ali
Big Guy
Jay Brown
Simon
Sheraiah Larcher
Bassy
Joseph Morgan
Paul
Alex Avery
DI Greaves
Eleanor Matsuura
Charlie
Sway DaSafo
Marco
Hywel John
Paramedic 1
Duncan Watkinson
Tony
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rishi Opel
- Screenplay & Story
- Rishi Opel
- Original Title
- The Grind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $160K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rishi Opel
Rishi Opel
Chee Keong Cheung, Freddie Connor, Chris Lightwing, Rishi Opel
Department Leadership Roster
Rishi Opel
Director
Rishi Opel
Writer
Freddie Connor
Producer
Rishi Opel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grind
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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 principal cast of The Grind includes Jamie Foreman, Freddie Connor, Zoë Tapper, Danny John-Jules, Gordon Alexander.
When was The Grind released and how long is it?
The Grind was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grind?
The Grind holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).