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The Boxer is a 1997 drama and romance film directed by Jim Sheridan, who also served as producer and co-writer alongside Terry George. The English-language movie features a cast including Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, and Lorraine Pilkington. It was produced by Universal Pictures and Hell's Kitchen, with Chris Menges handling cinematography and Gerry Hambling editing. The narrative is set in Belfast and focuses on themes involving the Troubles, the Irish Republican Army, and boxing.
The film has a runtime of approximately 114 minutes and was distributed by Universal Pictures and Netflix via video on demand. It originated in the United States, Republic of Ireland, and United Kingdom. Additional production details include a score by Gavin Friday. The story explores elements of prison, sports, and politics within Northern Ireland. The film was released in late 1997 and early 1998.
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6.7Nineteen-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.
Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis as Danny Flynn
- Emily Watson as Maggie Hamill
- Brian Cox as Joe Hamill
- Ken Stott as Ike Weir
- Gerard McSorley as Harry
- David Hayman as Joe Hamill's Aide
Themes
- prison
- sports
- politics
- boxer
- northern ireland
- love
- ira (irish republican army)
- ex-con
- belfast, north ireland
- boxing
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The Boxer | Irish Film Database
irishfilmdb.com →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. 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.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- boxing
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Screenwriter
- Terry George
- Cast member
- Ian McElhinney
- Composer
- Gavin Friday
- Producer
- Jim Sheridan
- Production company
- Universal Pictures
- Cinematographer
- Chris Menges
- Narrative location
- Belfast
- Duration
- 113
- FilmAffinity ID
- 567096
- Distribution format
- video on demand
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- publication date
- 1998-02-19
- film editor
- Gerry Hambling
- title
- The Boxer
- distributed by
- Netflix
- described at URL
- irishfilmdb.com/movies/the-boxer
- review score
- 75/100
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