The Business (film)

The Business is a 2005 British crime film written and directed by Nick Love. It stars Danny Dyer, Tamer Hassan, Geoff Bell, and Georgina Chapman. The film follows the rise of Frankie, a young man from South London who becomes involved in the criminal underworld of the Costa del Sol in Spain during the 1980s.

The film is characterized by its stylized violence, 1980s soundtrack featuring prominent electronic music, and portrayal of excess and hedonism associated with the era's drug trade. The narrative focuses on Frankie's journey from small-time crook to a key member of a successful expatriate gang dealing in drugs. He quickly becomes embroiled in the lavish lifestyle and the inherent dangers that come with it, including rival gangs and internal power struggles.

The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Its depiction of the expat criminal scene on the Costa del Sol is a central element, contrasting the sunshine and glamour with the brutality and ruthless ambition of the characters involved. The Business is considered a cult classic within the British gangster film genre.