Shank(2009)
Shank Synopsis
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.
Shank (2009) is a drama and action film directed by Simon Pearce, released on April 14, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Wayne Virgo, Marc Laurent, Tom Bott and Alice Payne. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Simon Pearce
- Writers:
- Darren Flaxstone, Christian Martin
- Production:
- Christian Martin & Darren Flaxstone, Bonne idée Productions
- Budget:
- $25,000
- Revenue:
- $713,697
- Status:
- Released
Shank Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wayne Virgo
as Cal
Marc Laurent
as Olivier
Tom Bott
as Jonno
- Alice Payne
Alice Payne
as Nessa
Garry Summers
as Scott
- Bernie Hodges
Bernie Hodges
as Will
- Louise Fearnside
Louise Fearnside
as Dayna
- Oliver Park
Oliver Park
as Gang Member 1
- Earl Virgo
Earl Virgo
as Gang Member 2
- Felicia Pearce
Felicia Pearce
as Class Mate
- Christian Martin
Christian Martin
as David / Radio Presenter
- Remy Taylor
Remy Taylor
as Extra and Background
Key crew
Directed by Simon Pearce, written by Darren Flaxstone and Christian Martin.
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Shank Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 54 ratings.
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Shank – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shank online?
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Who stars in Shank?
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The main cast of Shank (2009) includes Wayne Virgo, Marc Laurent, Tom Bott, Alice Payne and Garry Summers. The film was directed by Simon Pearce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shank released?
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Shank was released on April 14, 2009 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Shank worth watching?
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Shank (2009) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.