Shank
- Drama
- Action
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 is a 2009 drama-action film following Cal, a teenage gang member who struggles to hide his sexuality from his peers while navigating a world of violence and prejudice. When Cal rescues Olivier, a student being attacked, their unlikely connection forces him to confront both his identity and the brutal reality of gang life.
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Wayne VirgoCal
Marc LaurentOlivier
Tom BottJonno- Alice PayneNessa
Garry SummersScott- Bernie HodgesWill
- Louise FearnsideDayna
- Oliver ParkGang Member 1
- Earl VirgoGang Member 2
- Felicia PearceClass Mate
- Remy TaylorExtra and Background
- James CollinsExtra and Background
- Lauren PonsfordExtra and Background
- Corinne RileyExtra and Background
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When was Shank released?
Shank was released on April 14, 2009.
What is Shank about?
The film centers on Cal, a gang member hiding his sexuality from his violent peers, whose life changes when he rescues a student named Olivier from a beating. Their encounter introduces Cal to a new lifestyle while forcing him to confront his identity.
What genres does Shank fall into?
Shank is a drama-action film that explores themes of identity, violence, and personal conflict within gang culture.
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