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The Take [DVD]

The Take [DVD]

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Screenwriter Neil Biswas (BRADFORD RIOTS) adaptation of Martina Coles novel THE TAKE spans 10 years of British socio-political change. The backdrop of the Thatcher era and its transition into the birth of New Labour is particularly relevant to the dramas theme of idealised new beginnings stemming from and resulting in a sense of disillusion.BRBRBRFreddie Jackson (Tom Hardy BRONSON ROCKNROLLA) leaves prison in 1984 after serving 4 years for bank robbery. His loyal if unstable wife Jackie (Kierston Wareing RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER) has waited for him on the outside under the misguided impression that he wants to go straight. Freddie however is raring to get back into the game keen on becoming king of the East End underworld. Cousin Jimmy (Shaun Evans BOY A) is hot on his heels and with time rises the ranks of the quickly expanding crime empire -- eventually eclipsing Freddie himself. He also has something else Freddie covets Jackies younger sister Maggie (Charlotte Riley WUTHERING HEIGHTS) and together they have a loving relationship the Jacksons can only dream of. Bitterness and jealously threaten to tear the family apart as loyalties are brought into question trusts are betrayed and violence ensues. In an era of new promises and possibilities everyone it appears is on the take.
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Screenwriter Neil Biswas (BRADFORD RIOTS) adaptation of Martina Coles novel THE TAKE spans 10 years of British socio-political change. The backdrop of the Thatcher era and its transition into the birth of New Labour is particularly relevant to the dramas theme of idealised new beginnings stemming from and resulting in a sense of disillusion.BRBRBRFreddie Jackson (Tom Hardy BRONSON ROCKNROLLA) leaves prison in 1984 after serving 4 years for bank robbery. His loyal if unstable wife Jackie (Kierston Wareing RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER) has waited for him on the outside under the misguided impression that he wants to go straight. Freddie however is raring to get back into the game keen on becoming king of the East End underworld. Cousin Jimmy (Shaun Evans BOY A) is hot on his heels and with time rises the ranks of the quickly expanding crime empire -- eventually eclipsing Freddie himself. He also has something else Freddie covets Jackies younger sister Maggie (Charlotte Riley WUTHERING HEIGHTS) and together they have a loving relationship the Jacksons can only dream of. Bitterness and jealously threaten to tear the family apart as loyalties are brought into question trusts are betrayed and violence ensues. In an era of new promises and possibilities everyone it appears is on the take.
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The Take [DVD]

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  • Genre: Drama
  • Product Type: DVD
  • Barcode: 5037115314932
  • Release Date: July 06, 2009
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