The Heavy (film)

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The Heavy
Theatrical poster
Directed byMarcus Warren
Written byMarcus Warren
Produced byJohn Cairns
StarringGary Stretch
Vinnie Jones
Christopher Lee
Lee Ryan
Shannyn Sossamon
Stephen Rea
CinematographyMarcus Warren
Edited byDavid Head
Music byPaul Oakenfold
Production
companies
Heavy Productions
Contraption Limited
Distributed byParkland Pictures
Release date
  • 15 April 2010 (2010-04-15) (United Kingdom)
Running time
102 minutes
CountriesUnited Kingdom
United States
LanguageEnglish

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.

Plot[edit]

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.

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Release[edit]

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[edit]

The score was composed by British Trance DJ Paul Oakenfold.[4]

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