The Whip is a 2024 British heist film starring Shian Denovan, Gala Wesson, Tom Knight, Daniel Davids and Ray Bullock Jnr. The film centres on a full-time carer who plots a daring heist from the Houses of Parliament, in a bid to thwart devastating welfare reforms known as Independence Credit.

The Whip
Poster
Directed byChristopher Presswell
Written byForgács W. András
Christopher Presswell
StarringShian Denovan
Gala Wesson
Tom Knight
Daniel Davids
Ray Bullock Jnr.
Music byJonathan Armandary
Production
company
Workbus
Distributed byWorkbus (theatrical)
Indie Rights (VOD)
Release date
  • 4 September 2024 (2024-09-04) (United Kingdom)
Running time
82 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Directed by Christopher Presswell, it was released in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2024.[1]

Cast

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  • Shian Denovan as Sadie Baxter
  • Gala Wesson as Abi Munroe
  • Tom Knight as Michael Harrington
  • Daniel Davids as Jason Grant
  • Ray Bullock Jnr. as Damian Wilson

Release

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On 28 June 2024, it was announced that “The Whip” would screen at select UK cinemas beginning 4 September, premiering at the Genesis Cinema, East London, before a planned VOD release later in the year.[2] The news was accompanied by the release of the film's first poster and trailer.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "'Past, Present and Future Releases". Film Distributors' Association. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. ^ "The Whip – Watch the trailer for the new Parliament Heist movie". liveforfilm.com. 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ "A Daring Heist in the UK Gov's Parliament in 'The Whip' Movie Trailer". firstshowing.net. 5 July 2024.
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