1 Day Information
1 Day is a 2009 British film about gun life in inner city Birmingham.[2][3] The story follows Flash as he attempts to get £100,000 to his boss Angel in less than 24 hours or face certain death.[4]
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Plot
Flash (Dylan Duffus) wakes up to a phone call from Angel (Yohance Watson) announcing that he's being released and wants the £500,000 he's left Flash for safekeeping. Flash is £100,000 short of the full amount and is pushed for time, Flash is forced to strike a deal with Evil (Duncan Tobias) who more than lives up to his name. 1 Day follows flash's race against the clock as he's pursued by a rival gang (The Zampa Boys), As Flash is part of OSC (Old Street Crew). He is also pressured by his three irate babymothers and his granny.
Cast
- Dylan Duffus as Flash
- Duncan Tobias as Dr Evil
- Yohance Watson as mad Angel
- Ohran Whyte as Pest
- Chris Wilson as Prison Officer
Reception
The film has received a mixed reception amongst film critics.[5][6][7][8][9]
In Birmingham it received such negative reaction that the screening of the film was withdrawn from Odeon cinema chains.[10][11]
References
- ^ "1 Day the movie - an interview with Penny Woolcock". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2009/10/29/1day_interview_with_penny_woolcock_feature.shtml. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "Birmingham gangster movie 1 Day grossed under £44k nationwide on opening weekend". Birmingham Mail. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/birmingham-gangster-movie-1-day-grossed-under-44k-nationwide-on-opening-weekend-97319-25181383/. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ Akbar, Arifa (2009-10-30). "Film that exposes city's gangs is banned in Birmingham". Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/film-that-exposes-citys-gangs-is-banned-in-birmingham-1811739.html. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "1 Day on Birmingham's inner city streets". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2009/08/19/1day_thefilm_feature.shtml. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ Maher, Kevin (2009-11-06). "1 Day". The Times (London). http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/film_reviews/article6904423.ece. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "1 Day". Empire Magazine. http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=136605. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "1 Day". The Scotsman. http://living.scotsman.com/movies/Film-review-1-Day.5800854.jp. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ Robey, Tim (2009-11-05). "1 Day". Daily Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/6509246/1-Day.html. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ Quinn, Anthony (2009-11-06). "1 Day". Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/1-day-15-1815507.html. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "Cinemas drop Birmingham gun film". Channel 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAQaDKVcIAI. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2009-11-06). "1 Day". Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/nov/06/1-day-review. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
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Categories:
- 2009 films
- British films
- English-language films
- 2000s drama films
- British crime films
- British drama films
- 2000s crime films
- Crime drama films
- Independent films
- Musicals
- Hood films
- Films and television shows set in Birmingham, West Midlands
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