Essex Boys: Law of Survival

2015 1h 24m EN

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4.2

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★4.2TMDB · 18

ActionAdventureCrimeDrama

Synopsis

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Essex has been the central hub for many famous criminal activities. For generations Essex Boys have ruled the streets of Essex and East London in their underworld empires. Many people thought this ended in a Range Rover in 1995. They were wrong... Danny - an ex hooligan is driven back into a life of crime after his world is turned upside down on the streets of Essex.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ross Boatman
Franks
Mark Arden
Mister Carrol
Chris Bell
Danny
Carlton Leach
Himself
Jesse Birdsall
Hemp
Jake Francis
Detective Allen
Abbie Steele
Amy
James Hodcroft
Lee

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven M. Smith
Writers: Steven M. Smith, Chris Bell, Christopher Jolley
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 63% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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WORLD

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Part of the "Essex Boys" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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CAST

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Ross Boatman and Mark Arden and Chris Bell carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4608574 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Steven M. Smith directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Earned back only 63% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
4Released 11 years ago.
5Part of the "Essex Boys" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Ross Boatman and Mark Arden and Chris Bell carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4608574 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 84 min · 1h 24m
Status: Released
Budget: $60,000
Box office: $37,500
Return: 63% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Essex Boys: Law of Survival (2015)

Part of

Essex Boys

The Essex Boys film series (2000-2015) details the criminal activities of an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking, violence, and murders. The films depict their interactions with the criminal underworld of Essex and East London, exploring themes of crime, love, and power. The series showcases the group's power struggles and the personal consequences of their criminal activities on their families. The appeal lies in thrilling heists, power struggles, and plot twists. The films highlight the cost of violence and crime, loyalty among the group, and fierce repercussions for betrayal. With gritty realism and intricate details, the series delves into brotherhood, loyalty, and the consequences of broken trust. It reveals the complex, sophisticated operations of organized crime groups and their psychological and emotional impacts on members.