Essex Boys: The Truth

"1995 - 2015 Two Decades Of Blood"

2015 1h 58m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 1

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On December 6th 1995, three members of the notorious Essex Boys firm were brutally executed in the most infamous gangland murders in British history. Many believe Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were wrongly convicted of the crime, and the myths and speculation surrounding the murders continues to grow. Following the investigation, a new generation of Essex Boys emerged to take over, continuing the bloodshed for years to come. Now, 20 years after the shootings, former Essex Boy and friend of one of the victims, Bernard O Mahoney, is looking to set the record straight and reveal the truth once and for all. ,

“1995 - 2015 Two Decades Of Blood”

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Karis King
Poppy King

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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CRAFT

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

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Karis King and Poppy King carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "1995 - 2015 Two Decades Of Blood".

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IMDB entry: tt5520436 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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1Released 11 years ago.
2Part of the "Essex Boys" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Karis King and Poppy King carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "1995 - 2015 Two Decades Of Blood".
6IMDB entry: tt5520436 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 118 min · 1h 58m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): 18
IMDB: Essex Boys: The Truth (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.