Shifty (2008)

Shifty, a young crack cocaine dealer in London, sees his life quickly spiral out of control when his best friend returns home. Stalked by a customer desperate to score at all costs, and ... See full summary »

Director:

Eran Creevy

Writer:

Eran Creevy

Stars:

Riz Ahmed, Daniel Mays, Jason Flemyng

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Riz Ahmed	...	Shifty
Daniel Mays	...	Chris
Jason Flemyng	...	Glen
Nitin Ganatra	...	Rez
Jay Simpson	...	Trevor
Dannielle Brent	...	Jasmine
Francesca Annis	...	Valerie
Kate Groombridge	...	Loretta
Jason Maza	...	Malik
Jordan Long	...	Lenny
Rory Jennings	...	Otis
Courtney Day	...	Otis' Girlfriend
Gracie Fitch	...	Katie Palmer
Nathaniel Gleed	...	Freddie Palmer
Eddie Webber	...	Bob Moran

Storyline

Shifty, a young crack cocaine dealer in London, sees his life quickly spiral out of control when his best friend returns home. Stalked by a customer desperate to score at all costs, and with his family about to turn their back on him for good, Shifty must out-run and out-smart a rival drug dealer, intent on setting him up for a big fall. As his long time friend Chris, confronts the dark past he left behind him, Shifty is forced to face up to the violent future he's hurtling towards.

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Plot Keywords:

return home | drug dealer | crack cocaine | cocaine | video camera | 

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Taglines:

24 hours to deal yourself out

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Genres:

Thriller

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 2009 (UK)

Also Known As:

Shifty - Uma História Urbana

Filming Locations:

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$90,658 (United Kingdom), 26 April 2009, Limited Release

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Films, Between The Eyes, Film London

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 86 min (European Film Market)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Trevor is discussing the holiday hire car with his wife, the boom microphone is clearly visible in the reflection of the glass cabinet above her head.

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Connections

References 24 Hour Party People (2002)

User Reviews

Loved It

Another perfect example of how a film - regardless of it's budget can still be hugely effective if the story is told well. It's a pretty simple tale about a guy called Chris returning home to the town that he left behind, still tormented by the guilt that drove him away. His best friend Shifty has chosen a potentially destructive life path, and over the course of the day they attempt to re connect and face up to their problems, both past and present. Both Daniel Mays and Riz Ahmed are astonishingly good in this film. The subtlety of their relationship is believable and they really make you care about them. Jason Flemyng is suitably gruff as the local hood, and it's here that Chris has the chance to prove his loyalty to Shifty, where he once failed. Clearly shot on the cheap, this is one of the best British films I have seen in the past few years. Will be keeping an eye on all involved.