Cass (2008)
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50% of critics liked it
(14 reviews) -
67% of users liked it
(1,782 ratings)
Loosely based on a true story, director Jon S. Baird's Cass traces the evolution of one individual from an infant with slim prospects to one of the most respected and feared individuals in the United Kingdom. Nonso Alonzie stars as the title character, who begins life as a Jamaican baby bereft… More Loosely based on a true story, director Jon S. Baird's Cass traces the evolution of one individual from an infant with slim prospects to one of the most respected and feared individuals in the United Kingdom. Nonso Alonzie stars as the title character, who begins life as a Jamaican baby bereft of his parents, but promptly witnesses his fate and future turn an unexpected corner with his adoption by an elderly Caucasian couple. Pummeled mercilessly and bullied with racist taunts as a boy, Cass instinctively takes matters into his own hands and thus discovers a source of power and control, in violent action, that he never knew he possessed. Eventually, however, this path comes back to bite him via a assassination attempt against him, that is - mercifully - unsuccessful. In time, Cass reaches a fork in the road, and must choose between continuing to embrace the violence that has shaped and colored his life, or opting for more controlled and thoughtful approach to conflict. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jon S. Baird
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Aug 1, 2008 Wide
- Studio
- Optimum Releasing
Critic Reviews
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David Jenkins, Time Out
Though the narrative is saggy and you feel there's nowhere left to go after the first hour, a much-needed dash of class from Jon S Baird's direction helps lift 'Cass' above its oft-reactionary genre brethren.
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Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
The film's repetitive structure never quite resolves into something we can properly engage with, especially when a somewhat heavy-handed message rears its head.
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Matthew Turner, ViewLondon
This is an engaging, well made and sharply written British drama that is definitely worth seeing. Great soundtrack too.
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Derek Malcolm, This is London
There isn't, in fact, a single off-key performance in what is otherwise an ordinary film.
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, Daily Mirror [UK]
When Anozie isn't delivering a tired voiceover about honour on the terraces, we're treated to rubbish fights, feeble dialogue and mockney accents. Dreadful.
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Cast
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Nonso Anozie
as Cass Pennant
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Natalie Press
as Elaine
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Leo Gregory
as Freeman
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Tamer Hassan
as Ray
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Linda Bassett
as Doll Chambers
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Peter Wight
as Chambers Cecil
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Gavin Brocker
as Prentice
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Paul Kaye
as CP
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Bronson Webb
as Assassin
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Carl Fairweather
as Martin
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Lorraine Stanley
as Linda
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Azaria Omaboe
as Baby Georgie
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Verelle Roberts
as Young Cass
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Rorry Jennings
as Freeman
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Joe Siffleet
as Young ICF Member
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Dave Lea
as Bingo
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Jayson Wheatley
as Prentice (14 years old)
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Daniel Kaluuya
as Cass (14 years old)
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Jamie Kenna
as Stevie Hogan
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Johnny Palmeiro
as Shaun The Skinhead
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Robbie Gee
as Marion
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Mario Demetriou
as Greek Waiter
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Lucy Russell
as TV presenter
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Jack Johnson (II)
as young freeman (10 years old)
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Helen Anderson
as Detective
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Ralph Ineson
as Mullins Sergeant
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Gemma Baker
as Tracey
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Geoffrey Beevers
as Vicar
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Liam Smith
as Gaffer
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Renton Skinner
as Northern Comic
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Callum Ruange
as Young PRentice (10 years old)
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Winston Ellis
as Zulu
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Jack Bence
as Teenage Bully 1
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Nick Bartlett
as Pub Regular
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Brandon Robinson
as Billy The Bully
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Cass Pennant
as Bigs
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Frank Bruno
as Frank
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Sid Young
as Teenage Bully 2
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Eddie Weber
as Prison Guard Ron
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Bill Gardner
as Harry the Prisoner
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Lee Tumbull
as Male Diner
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Tiggy Allen
as Florist
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Lucy Aylen
as Female Diner
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Bill Kelly
as Big T
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Mick Robbins
as Prison Guard
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Sarah Finnegan
as Woman Passer-by
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Jock The Building
as Himself
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Danny QPR
as Taxi Driver
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Joe Eagen
as Joe the Barman
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Georgina Pennant
as Officer Worker
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harry David
as Assassin Gang
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Charlie French
as Assassin Gang
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Mark French
as Assassin Gang

