Jason Locke (Bean) is a crime boss just released from prison and planning to regain his former position on top of Essex's criminal underworld.

He meets up with Billy (Creed-Miles), a cabby who becomes intrigued by the power and thrills of a life of crime, and finds himself drawn into a world of criminal scheming, drug-dealing, GBH and murder.

Together they plan a deal with the local drug boss with explosive consequences.

Essex Boys is a hard-hitting and realistic story of tough men in a tough world.

Although the violence is explicit, if you enjoy gangster-style movies this one will thrill you.