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Yardie (or Yaadi/Yawdie) is a term often used, particularly within the Caribbean expatriate and Jamaican diaspora, to refer to people of Jamaican origin, though its exact meaning changes depending on context. The term is derived from the Jamaican patois for “home” or "yard". [1] .
Yardie is a 2018 British crime drama film directed by Idris Elba, in his feature directorial debut, and starring Aml Ameen, Shantol Jackson, Stephen Graham, Fraser James, Sheldon Shepherd, and Everaldo Creary. It is based on the novel of the same name by Jamaican-born writer Victor Headley.
Jun 1, 2018 · Set in ‘70s Jamaica and ‘80s London, YARDIE centers on the story of ‘D’ (Aml Ameen) who embarks on an explosive quest for retribution following the death of his brother....
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Aug 31, 2018 · Yardie is a 2018 film about a young Jamaican man who seeks revenge for his brother's murder in London. It is based on a novel by Victor Headley and directed by Idris Elba, who also stars in the film.
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A man's quest for retribution brings him into conflict with a vicious London gangster.
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Feb 22, 2018 · 'Yardie' is a crime drama-based film where Dennis Campbell is hired by a criminal authority to deliver a package to a gangster in London. However, he...
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