Cass
Synopsis
The incredible true story of how an orphaned Jamaican baby, adopted by an elderly white couple and brought up in an all white area of London, became one of the most feared and respected men in Britain.
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CASS OFFICIAL TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-13
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Nonso Anozie
Cass
Natalie Press
Elaine
Leo Gregory
Freeman
Gavin Brocker
Prentice
Daniel Kaluuya
Young Cass - age 14
Peter Wight
Cecil
Linda Bassett
Doll
Paul Kaye
C.P.
Bronson Webb
The Assassin
Tamer Hassan
Ray
Carl Fairweather
Martin
Lorraine Stanley
Linda
Verelle Roberts
Young Cass
Rory Jennings
Young Freeman
Jayson Wheatley
Young Prentice - aged 14
Jamie Kenna
Stevie Hogan
Johnny Palmiero
Shaun the Skinhead
Robbie Gee
Marlon
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon S. Baird
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon S. Baird
- Original Score
- Matteo Scumaci
- Original Title
- Cass
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Logie Pictures, Cass Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon S. Baird
Jon S. Baird, Cass Pennant, Mike Ridley
Matteo Scumaci
Christopher Ross
David Moyes
Stefan Haller
Department Leadership Roster
Jon S. Baird
Director
Stefan Haller
Producer
Christopher Ross
Director of Photography
David Moyes
Editor
Daniel Taylor
Production Design
Guy Speranza
Costume Design
Jon S. Baird
Screenplay
Matteo Scumaci
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cass
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cass about?
The incredible true story of how an orphaned Jamaican baby, adopted by an elderly white couple and brought up in an all white area of London, became one of the most feared and respected men in Britain.
Who directed Cass?
Cass was directed by Jon S. Baird.
Who stars in Cass?
The principal cast of Cass includes Nonso Anozie, Natalie Press, Leo Gregory, Gavin Brocker, Daniel Kaluuya.
When was Cass released and how long is it?
Cass was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Cass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cass was composed by Matteo Scumaci.
Is Cass based on a book or true story?
Cass is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cass Pennant", Novel: "Mike Ridley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cass?
Cass holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).