The Heavy (film)
The Heavy is a 2010 thriller film directed by Marcus Warren and stars Vinnie Jones, Gary Stretch, Shannyn Sossamon and Christopher Lee.[1] It also features the screen debut of Blue member Lee Ryan.
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| Directed by | Marcus Warren |
| Written by | Marcus Warren |
| Produced by | John Cairns |
| Starring | Gary Stretch Vinnie Jones Christopher Lee Lee Ryan Shannyn Sossamon Stephen Rea |
| Cinematography | Marcus Warren |
| Edited by | David Head |
| Music by | Paul Oakenfold |
Production companies | Heavy Productions Contraption Limited |
| Distributed by | Parkland Pictures |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
The film is about rivalry and betrayal between two brothers. One is a candidate for Prime Minister and the other is a henchman for a businessman. When one is given the opportunity to take revenge against the other, he must come to terms with the truth and face a world where trust doesn't exist and loyalty is rare.
Cast
- Gary Stretch as Mitchell "Boots" Mason
- Vinnie Jones as Edgar Dunn
- Stephen Rea as Jameson Anawalt
- Shannyn Sossamon as Claire
- Christopher Lee as Mr. Mason
- Lee Ryan as Reuben
- Adrian Paul as Christian Mason
- Jean Marsh as Mrs. Mason
- Sadie Frost as Dutch
- Geoff Bell as Frank Marshall
- George Harris as Doctor
- Luing Andrews as Vladimir
Release
The film was released on 16 April 2010 direct to DVD in the United States[2] and received a limited theatrical release in the UK on the same day.[3] The film was dedicated to the memory of producer John Daly.
Soundtrack
The score was composed by British Trance DJ Paul Oakenfold.[4]