The 2008 British biographical film is a gritty drama directed by Jon S. Baird that tells the true story of Cass Pennant , a Jamaican orphan who became the leader of West Ham United's notorious Inter City Firm (ICF) . Film Overview Release Date: August 1, 2008 (United Kingdom) [ 0.5.15 ] Director: Jon S. Baird [ 0.5.8 ] Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama [ 0.5.9 ] Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes [0.5.9] Core Narrative
Based on Pennant's own autobiography , the film follows his journey from being adopted by an elderly white couple in 1958 to his rise in the violent world of football hooliganism. Cass (2008)
The film's ensemble is led by a standout performance from Nonso Anozie. as Cass Pennant [ 0.5.13 ] Daniel Kaluuya as Young Cass (age 14) [0.5.13] Natalie Press as Elaine, Cass's wife [ 0.5.5 ] Tamer Hassan as Ray [ 0.5.19 ] Leo Gregory as Freeman [0.5.13] Critical Reception The 2008 British biographical film is a gritty
praised Nonso Anozie's "charismatic, finely tempered turn" but noted the narrative could feel "saggy" in the second half [0.5.10]. Baird [ 0
Raised in the predominantly white area of Slade Green, London, Cass (born Carol) faced relentless racist bullying as a child [ 0.5.4 ].
After a four-year prison sentence following a government crackdown on hooliganism, Cass began writing his life story, seeking to leave his violent past behind [0.5.4, 0.5.11 ]. Key Cast
