1 Day is a 2009 British crime film about gangs and their communities in the urban areas of inner city Birmingham, with the majority of the film being shot in Handsworth, Birmingham and Winson Green.[3][4] The story follows a young drug dealer, Flash as he attempts to get £100,000 to his boss Angel in less than 24 hours or face certain death.[5] Directed by Penny Woolcock, the film is street-cast and features no professional actors. It stars Dylan Duffus, Duncan Tobias, Yohance Watson, and Ohran Whyte.
| 1 Day | |
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| Directed by | Penny Woolcock[1] |
| Written by | Penny Woolcock |
| Starring | Dylan Duffus Duncan Tobias Yohance Watson Ohran Whyte |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £750,000[2] |
Plot
editDrug dealer, Flash (Dylan Duffus) receives a phone call from Angel (Yohance Watson) announcing that he's being released early from prison and wants the £500,000 he's left Flash for safekeeping during his incarceration. Flash is £100,000 short of the full amount and is pushed for time. Flash is forced to strike a deal with a rival gang member and drug dealer, Evil (Duncan Tobias) who more than lives up to his name. The film also includes the daily issues Flash faces due to his past actions as he is pressured by his three irate baby mothers and his grandmother due to his lack of involvement in his children's lives and constant upkeep of trouble. The movie follows Flash's race against time as he is pursued by a rival gang called The Zampa Boys as Flash is part of OSC (Old Street Crew). The movie reflects the reality of many young males involved in drug and gang activity within Birmingham and is said to give an insight into the notorious rivalry between the Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew.
Cast
edit- Dylan Duffus as Flash
- Duncan Tobias as Evil
- Yohance Watson as Angel
- Ohran Whyte as Pest
- Monica Ffrench as Nanny
- Lady Leshurr as Shakia
- Chris Wilson as Prison Officer
- Malik MD7 as El Presidente
Reception
editThe film has received a mixed reception amongst film critics.[6][7][8][9][10]
In Birmingham it was withdrawn from the Odeon Cinemas chain, on the advice of the West Midlands Police. The West Midlands Police say they did not give such a statement.[11][12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "1 Day the movie - an interview with Penny Woolcock". BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ McLean, Craig (2 November 2009). "Dylan Duffus interview for 1 Day". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Birmingham gangster movie 1 Day grossed under £44k nationwide on opening weekend". Birmingham Mail. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ Akbar, Arifa (30 October 2009). "Film that exposes city's gangs is banned in Birmingham". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "1 Day on Birmingham's inner city streets". BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ Maher, Kevin (6 November 2009). "1 Day". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "1 Day". Empire Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "1 Day". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ Robey, Tim (5 November 2009). "1 Day". Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ Quinn, Anthony (6 November 2009). "1 Day". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "Cinemas drop Birmingham gun film". Channel 4. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (6 November 2009). "1 Day". Guardian. London. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
