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The Business

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The Business is a 2005 British crime film written and directed by Nick Love. Set largely on Spain's Costa del Sol during the 1980s, it follows Frankie, a young man from London played by Danny Dyer, after he becomes involved with British expatriate criminals and a drug-importing operation. The film examines his movement from outsider to participant in that criminal world, alongside the risks and consequences of its violence and loyalties.

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What is The Business about?

The Business is a 2005 British crime film about Frankie, a young Londoner who becomes involved with expatriate criminals. Much of the story takes place on Spain's Costa del Sol during the 1980s.

Who directed The Business?

Nick Love wrote and directed The Business. Danny Dyer plays Frankie, the central character drawn into the criminal world.

Where is The Business set?

The film is set largely on Spain's Costa del Sol. Its period setting is the 1980s, when British expatriate criminals form the center of the story.

Is The Business a gangster film or a comedy?

It is primarily a British crime and gangster film, although it uses stylized humor and colorful characters. The plot follows Frankie's rise inside a criminal group rather than a conventional police investigation.

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