Reformed ex-con Nick is given 24 hours to come up with $100,000 by notorious New York gangster and loan shark Mr Thigo. As a guarantee, Thigo’s men hold Nick’s wheelchair-bound mother hostage, leaving him no choice but to comply. Enlisting the help of his best mate, Bing, the boys embark on a frantic race against the clock. Their mission takes them from the dog tracks of East London to the underground drug scene of rural Manchester as they try every trick and scam in the book to get the cash before it’s too late.

Cole - married to X Factor judge Cheryl- said he never thought he would see his name on a film’s credits.

Ferdinand backed the film on the basis that work for disadvantaged children was generated through the project.

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‘Hat-trick’

Actor Danny Dyer, who also appears in the film, said the England footballers’ backing was helpful, but they maintained a distance.

“They were great because they’ve given us publicity and that’s all a film needs.”

“They didn’t get involved because they don’t understand it.

“You know, I’m not going to tell them how to play football so they weren’t going to start telling us how to make a film,” he added.

Oscar-nominated star Blethyn said: “It made no difference to the way the film was made, it just meant that it got made at all and I’m grateful to them for that. How’s that for a hat-trick for you?”

Manchester United star Ferdinand added that their involvement would have long-term benefits for young people.

“Now they’re going to be involved in future projects so it’s going to be a win-win situation for everybody involved.”

P.S. I’ve got to be honest, I had to watch the banner video 3 times to understand everything that Rio said, and I’m still not 100% sure of it!!

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