Movie·1997·1h 54m
The Boxer
Love is always worth fighting for.
Country
Ireland
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
Written By
Terry George
Producer
Jim Sheridan, Arthur Lappin
Cinematography
Chris Menges
Music
Gavin Friday
Editor
Clive Barrett
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
309 votes
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Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
Danny Flynn
Emily Watson
Maggie Hamill
Brian Cox
Joe Hamill
Ken Stott
Ike Weir
Gerard McSorley
Harry
David Hayman
Joe Hamill's Aide
Kenneth Cranham
Matt MaGuire
Lorraine Pilkington
Bride
Niall Shanahan
Groom
John Wall
Priest
Maria McDermottroe
Betty
Eleanor Methven
Patsy
Ciarán Fitzgerald
Liam
Paul Ronan
Eddie's Cornerman
Liam Carney
Mr. Walsh
Veronica Duffy
Mrs. Walsh
Des Braiden
Mr. Orr
Joan Brosnan Walsh
Mrs Orr
// crew
Crew
Jim Sheridan
Director, Writer, Producer
Clive Barrett
Editor
Gerry Hambling
Editor
Terry George
Writer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Gavin Friday
Original Music Composer
Maurice Seezer
Original Music Composer
Arthur Lappin
Producer
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