The origins of 'Fast Charlie' are found in 'Gun Monkeys', the acclaimed novel by Victor Gischler. The story focuses on Charlie Swift, a former employee of a powerful mob boss named Stan. For long 20 years, Swift has operated under his boss's command, executing his job professionally, efficiently and relentlessly, being one of the best contract killers. In the meantime, the two characters established a great relationship of friendship in the years they both worked together.

However, when a rival mob boss murders Stan and the rest of his team, Charlie becomes the sole survivor, vowing revenge to honor the memory of his dead friends and colleagues. Determined to complete his revenge, Charlie will stop at nothing and no one. This cast features great actors such as Pierce Brosnan, James Caan, Morena Baccarin, Toby Huss, Sharon Gless, Gbenga Akinnagbe or Mezi Atwood. The film is directed by Phillip Noyce and scripted by Victor Gischler and Richard Wenk and produced by Ashland Hill Media Finance, Boomtown Media Partners, Foresight Unlimited, Streamline Global Group, in association with Studio 507 and UTA Independent Film Group.