The death of his safe cracking grandfather has landed Johnny as the only one left alive who can open a safe for a degenerate crew of violent gangsters,but he's just a junkie with little more on his mind than getting that next fix.
Acting
Joe Cole's needle-track authenticity—he's terrifyingly committed
Direction
Mark Abraham's claustrophobic framing traps you with Johnny
Director
Mark Abraham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Joe Cole researched by spending time with recovering addicts in South London, though he declined to specify which clinics to protect their privacy.
The film's title refers to British slang for a safecracker, but also evokes 'Petermen' as London's historic river pirates—both thieves working inherited underground economies.
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