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Wikipedia article
'1 Day' is a 2009 British crime film about gangs and their communities in inner city Birmingham. The story follows Flash as he attempts to get 100,000 to his boss Angel in less than 24 hours or face certain death. Directed by Penny Woolcock, the film is street-cast and features no professional actors. It stars Dylan Duffus, Duncan Tobias, Yohance Watson, and Ohran Whyte.
Plot
Flash (Dylan Duffus) receives a phone call from Angel (Yohance Watson) announcing that he's being released early from prison and wants the 500,000 he's left Flash for safekeeping. Flash is 100,000 short of the full amount and is pushed for time. Flash is forced to strike a deal with Evil (Duncan Tobias) who more than lives up to his name. The movie follows Flash's race against time as he is pursued by a rival gang called The Zampa Boys as Flash is part of OSC (Old Street Crew). He is also pressured by his three irate baby mothers and his grandmother.
Cast
* Dylan Duffus as Flash
* Duncan Tobias as Evil
* Yohance Watson as Angel
* Ohran Whyte as Pest
* Monica Ffrench as Nanny
* Lady Leshurr as Shakia
* Chris Wilson as Prison Officer
* Malik MD7 as El Presidente
Reception
The film has received a mixed reception amongst film critics.
In Birmingham it was withdrawn from the Odeon Cinemas chain, on the advice of the West Midlands Police. The West Midlands Police say they did not give such a statement.
See also
* List of hood films
References
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