Filming is taking place in and around Portsmouth this week for a brand new gangster film.

Dave Courtney

Filming is currently taking place in a scrapyard off the M275. Not the most exotic of movie location, it has to be said, but it has attracted some big names

If you liked the box office hits, Snatch and Lock Stock, Two Smoking Barrels, you will love this film.

Starring in the lead role is Dave Courtney - the man who inspired the Sunbed scene in Lock Stock. The 41 year old London underworld figure comes fresh from writing two best-selling books of tales from his past.

You will be forgiven for star spotting alot of the cast -Billy Murray from the Bill plays a lead role. There are cameo appearances from Gary Bushell of the Sun, Nigel Benn the boxer, rap star Goldie and Martin Handcock aka Spider from Coronation Street.

Billy Murray

The budget film is being overseen by Courtney all the way, from the financing, catering, locations, down to the transport arrangements.

Why is this film any different to the others? This one come from the heart. Dave knows from experience what it's like to be in most of the situations.

Dave Courtney explains what makes this film extra special.

Watch out for a deeper look into the film here on BBC Southampton Online soon.