The Grind

March. 23,2012      
Rating:
2.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Jamie Foreman as  Dave
Zoë Tapper as  Nancy
Danny John-Jules as  Phil
Gordon Alexander as  Bobby
Kellie Shirley as  Jo
Dynamo as  The Dealer
Barber Ali as  Big Guy
Joseph Morgan as  Paul
Alex Avery as  DI Greaves
Eleanor Matsuura as  Charlie

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