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Who Needs Enemies
When local heavy and ex-boxer Tom Sheridan (Ian Pirie) agrees to hire his strip club out to lifelong friend and colleague Ian Levine (Michael Mckell) he soon discovers the private party involves child prostitution and trafficking, catering for wealthy paedophiles. Feeling betrayed and disgusted, Tom obtains secret photo evidence of the party and threatens exposing Ian to his associates and family. This sparks a bloody feud between the two old friends and their foot soldiers, in a story of Morality, Loyalty and Betrayal.
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Plot Summary
A financially struggling former boxer, now working as a debt collector, finds himself drawn into a dangerous world when he takes on a job involving a mysterious woman and her powerful, unseen husband. As he attempts to navigate the treacherous landscape of organized crime, he uncovers secrets that threaten to unravel his life and the lives of those around him.
Critical Reception
Who Needs Enemies received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and performances but noting occasional pacing issues and a somewhat predictable narrative arc. Audiences found it a solid, if not groundbreaking, crime thriller with a compelling central performance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful moments.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.
Performances, particularly from the lead, were generally well-received.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around London, aiming to capture a raw, urban feel that complements its crime-thriller genre.
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