Directed by:
Daniel GrahamScreenplay:
Matt HookingsComposer:
Paul SaundersonCast:
Matt Hookings, Ray Winstone, Russell Crowe, Marton Csokas, Jodhi May, Julian Glover, Steven Berkoff, Olivia Chenery, Michael McKell, Noeleen Comiskey (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Prizefighter is the greatest boxing story never told. Jem Belcher (Matt Hookings) is born into poverty, brought up by his grandfather (Russell Crowe), a former boxer now struggling with addiction. Desperate to make a living and honour his grandfather's legacy, he seeks mentorship from a renowned trainer (Ray Winstone), who nurtures his natural talent and coaches him to be the greatest fighter in the world. Jem is Champion of England and top of the world before an accident leaves him partially blind, sparking a destructive downfall. Jem must prove himself once again and fight the latest champion in a brutal contest to reclaim his title once and for all. (Signature Entertainment)
(more)Cast
Matt Hookings
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Ray Winstone
UK
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Russell Crowe
New Zealand
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Gladiator (2000)
Marton Csokas
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Jodhi May
UK
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Warriors (1999) (TV movie)
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Julian Glover
UK
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Steven Berkoff
UK
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Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Olivia Chenery
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Michael McKell
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Vera (2011) (series)
Noeleen Comiskey
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Emily Haigh
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Jane Eyre (2011)
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Steffi Thake
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Lucy Martin
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Giedre Jackyte
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Stanley Morgan
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Stefan Boehm
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Chris Leaney
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Chris Hardman
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