Shank
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Wayne Virgo
Cal
Marc Laurent
Olivier
Tom Bott
Jonno
Alice Payne
Nessa
Garry Summers
Scott
Bernie Hodges
Will
Louise Fearnside
Dayna
Oliver Park
Gang Member 1
Earl Virgo
Gang Member 2
Felicia Pearce
Class Mate
Christian Martin
David / Radio Presenter
Remy Taylor
Extra and Background
James Collins
Extra and Background
Lauren Ponsford
Extra and Background
Corinne Riley
Extra and Background
Hannah Lewis
Extra and Background
Kevin Thomas Haines
Extra and Background
Hannah Jones
Extra and Background
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$714K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
28.55x
+$689K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Pearce, Christian Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Darren Flaxstone, Christian Martin
- Original Title
- Shank
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Worldwide Gross
- $714K
- Production Studios
- Christian Martin & Darren Flaxstone, Bonne idée Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Pearce, Christian Martin
Darren Flaxstone, Christian Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Flaxstone
Writer
Christian Martin
Writer
Simon Pearce
Director
Christian Martin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shank
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Shank includes Wayne Virgo, Marc Laurent, Tom Bott, Alice Payne, Garry Summers.
When was Shank released and how long is it?
Shank was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shank?
Shank had a reported production budget of $25K and grossed $714K at the worldwide box office (28.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).