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Shank (2009)

2009-04-14 · 1h 34m · EN
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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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Darren FlaxstoneWriterSimon PearceDirectorChristian MartinDirector, Writer
Budget
$25K
Box office
$713.7K

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Top billed cast

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Wayne VirgoWayne VirgoCalMarc LaurentMarc LaurentOlivierTom BottTom BottJonnoAlice PayneAlice PayneNessaGarry SummersGarry SummersScottBernie HodgesBernie HodgesWillLouise FearnsideLouise FearnsideDaynaOliver ParkOliver ParkGang Member 1Earl VirgoEarl VirgoGang Member 2Felicia PearceFelicia PearceClass MateChristian MartinChristian MartinDavid / Radio PresenterRemy TaylorRemy TaylorExtra and Background

Keywords

LgbtRapeDrug useGayGay interestYouth gangHomophobiaCocaineGay loveHooliganOnline hookupGay teenHomophobic attack

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · DramaTheme affinityLgbt · Rape · Drug UseDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference1039187 · 1178930Actor preference1178922 · 1178923 · 828211

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Frequently asked questions about Shank

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.

How long is Shank?

Shank has a runtime of 94 minutes.