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The Take

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2009
  • TV-MA
  • 36m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
10K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,805
343
Brian Cox, Tom Hardy, Shaun Evans, Kierston Wareing, and Charlotte Riley in The Take (2009)
Based upon the novel by Martina Cole, this TV series is mostly about Freddie Jackson, portrayed by Tom Hardy, who is just out of prison. He has the right connections and now he's ready to use them.
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A family drama set in the criminal underworld of East London spanning 10 years. Based on the novel by Martina Cole.A family drama set in the criminal underworld of East London spanning 10 years. Based on the novel by Martina Cole.A family drama set in the criminal underworld of East London spanning 10 years. Based on the novel by Martina Cole.

  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • Charlotte Riley
    • Shaun Evans
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,805
    343
    • Stars
      • Tom Hardy
      • Charlotte Riley
      • Shaun Evans
    • 33User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Episodes

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    Photos17

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    Top Cast44

    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Freddie
    • 2009
    Charlotte Riley
    Charlotte Riley
    • Maggie
    • 2009
    Shaun Evans
    Shaun Evans
    • Jimmy
    • 2009
    Margot Leicester
    • Lena
    • 2009
    Kierston Wareing
    Kierston Wareing
    • Jackie
    • 2009
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Ozzy
    • 2009
    Steve Nicolson
    • Lewis
    • 2009
    Jane Wood
    • Maddie
    • 2009
    John Ashton
    • Joseph
    • 2009
    Megan Jossa
    • Kim
    • 2009
    Annette Kelly
    • Police Constable
    • 2009
    Sara Stewart
    Sara Stewart
    • Patricia
    • 2009
    Macdara Joyce
    • Little Jimmy
    • 2009
    Mark Huberman
    Mark Huberman
    • Harry Prison Guard
    • 2009
    Obi Abili
    • Des
    • 2009
    René Zagger
    René Zagger
    • Altay Nevzat
    • 2009
    Sam Vincenti
    • Fatik Nevzat
    • 2009
    Jenny Kavanagh
    Jenny Kavanagh
    • Kimberly
    • 2009
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    Crime
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The role of Freddie Jackson was initially offered to Danny Dyer, who turned it down. In 2022, he stated that he regretted turning down the role.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Tom Hardy Performances (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Club Foot
      Performed by Kasabian

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 16, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Martina Cole's The Take
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
      • Company Pictures
      • Element Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 36m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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