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RocknRolla is a 2008 crime film written and directed by Guy Ritchie. The film features an ensemble cast including Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba, Mark Strong, Tom Hardy, and Toby Kebbell.

Plot[]

Old-school mob boss Lenny Cole (Tom Wilkinson) controls the city's real estate market through corruption and intimidation. When Russian billionaire Uri Omovich (Karel Roden) seeks to close a lucrative land deal, he enlists Lenny's help, offering a valuable painting as a token of trust.

However, things spiral out of control when Uri's accountant, Stella (Thandie Newton), secretly hires a small-time gang known as "The Wild Bunch"—led by One-Two (Gerard Butler), Mumbles (Idris Elba), and Handsome Bob (Tom Hardy)—to steal the money intended for the deal. Complicating matters further, Lenny's estranged, drug-addicted stepson, Johnny Quid (Toby Kebbell), fakes his own death and steals the painting, setting off a chaotic chain of events involving various criminal factions vying for power and profit.

Production[]

Filming commenced on June 19, 2007, primarily on location in London. Notable filming sites included Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, which featured in both the opening tennis scene and a golf sequence. The production aimed to complete filming within a condensed 30-day schedule, utilizing various London locations for both interior and exterior shots

Release[]

RocknRolla was released in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2008, where it reached number one at the UK box office in its first week. The film then released in United States on October 31, 2008. It received mixed reviews from critics.

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