title: The Heavy (film)
text: # The Heavy (film)
  
  The Heavy is a 2010 thriller film directed by Marcus Warren and stars Vinnie Jones, Gary Stretch, Shannyn Sossamon and Christopher Lee. It also features the screen debut of Blue member Lee Ryan.
  
  ## Plot
  
  The film is about rivalry and betrayal between two brothers. One is a candidate for Prime Minister and the other is a henchman for a businessman. When one is given the opportunity to take revenge against the other, he must come to terms with the truth and face a world where trust doesn't exist and loyalty is rare.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Gary Stretch as Mitchell "Boots" Mason
  * Vinnie Jones as Edgar Dunn
  * Stephen Rea as Jameson Anawalt
  * Shannyn Sossamon as Claire
  * Christopher Lee as Mr. Mason
  * Lee Ryan as Reuben
  * Adrian Paul as Christian Mason
  * Jean Marsh as Mrs. Mason
  * Sadie Frost as Dutch
  * Geoff Bell as Frank Marshall
  * George Harris as Doctor
  * Luing Andrews as Vladimir
  
  ## Release
  
  The film was released on 16 April 2010 direct to DVD in the United States and received a limited theatrical release in the UK on the same day. The film was dedicated to the memory of producer John Daly.
  
  ## Soundtrack
  
  The score was composed by British Trance DJ Paul Oakenfold.
  
  