Jason Statham plays Joey Smith, a former soldier turned vigilante, in Hummingbird; Agata Buzek plays Sister Cristina, and Vicky McClure plays Detective Sergeant McKenna.
Main cast
- Joey Jones / Joey SmithJason StathamMain
- Sister CristinaAgata BuzekMain
- Detective Sergeant McKennaVicky McClureMain
Supporting cast
- IsabelVictoria BewickSupp
- DevonEdoardo CostaSupp
- MikeyChristian BrassingtonSupp
- DamienKayley RentonSupp
- LarryDavid ActonSupp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. Jones (Joey’s mother)Lorraine BurroughsGuest
- Max (nightclub owner)Benedict WongGuest
- IvanJason LiuGuest
- MackPaul BlackthorneGuest
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About this cast
Hummingbird (also known as Redemption) is a 2013 British crime thriller directed by Steven Knight. The film follows Joey Smith, a homeless ex-special forces soldier who adopts a new identity and seeks redemption in London’s criminal underworld, with standout performances from Jason Statham, Agata Buzek, and Vicky McClure.
FAQs
Who plays Joey Smith in Hummingbird?
Jason Statham plays Joey Smith (also known as Joey Jones), the homeless veteran turned vigilante.
Who plays Sister Cristina in Hummingbird?
Agata Buzek plays Sister Cristina, a Polish nun who helps Joey.
Who is the detective in Hummingbird?
Vicky McClure plays Detective Sergeant McKenna, who investigates the murders linked to Joey.
What is the film Hummingbird about?
The film follows Joey Smith (Jason Statham), a homeless ex-soldier who assumes a new identity and turns vigilante in London’s criminal underworld, seeking redemption.
Is Hummingbird based on a true story?
No, Hummingbird is a fictional story written and directed by Steven Knight, though it draws on themes of homelessness and redemption.
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