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
praised Nonso Anozie's "charismatic, finely tempered turn" but noted the narrative could feel "saggy" in the second half [0.5.10]. Cass (2008)
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 After a four-year prison sentence following a government
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. Baird that tells the true story of Cass