Pusher

Director: Luis Prieto
Cast: Richard Coyle, Agyness Deyn, Neil Maskell, Paul Kaye
Language: English
Theatrical Release Date: Fri Oct 12 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Festivals: Toronto International Film Festival

Synopsis: As edgy and explosive as Nicolas Winding Refn’s (Drive) 1996 cult classic, this English language remake tells the story of a week in the life of Frank, a big time drug pusher in London. Frank’s life is a fun-filled rollercoaster ride that spins out of control. Friendships start to vanish, there is no longer room for love within his life, and violence takes over. Danger and chaos ensue, and eventually Frank is left with no one to turn to and nowhere to go. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]

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