The Boxer (1998)

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7.1	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Jim Sheridan

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Daniel Day-Lewis
Danny Flynn

Lorraine Pilkington
Bride

Maria McDermottroe
Betty

Kate Perry
Wedding Guest

Andrea Irvine
Wedding Guest

Catherine Dunne
Wedding Guest

Emily Watson
Maggie

Eleanor Methven
Patsy

Written by

Jim Sheridan
(written by)

Terry George
(written by)

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A pretty good movie

14 years, 2 months ago at Nov 8 12:36

johanlefourbe

By now, I have seen almost all the films directed by Jim Sheridan (I’m only missing ‘The Field’). Nowadays, we don’t hear much from the guy and ever since he went to direct ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin'’, easily one of the weirdest career choices ever made by any director, his career was never the same afterwards and it has been more than a decade since he has released a critical hit. Eventu... read more

The Boxer

10 years, 8 months ago at Apr 28 21:34

JxSxPx

Jim Sheridan makes films about the complicated political and emotional stakes of Ireland and refuses to simplify them for easy consumption. The Boxer takes a hard look at the IRA during a time of momentary peace, and explores the delicate balancing act it takes to keep it going. It also combines the general overview of a sports movie, but eschews the simple storytelling devices in favor of craftin... read more

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Young Danny Flynn is released from prison 14 years after "taking the rap" for the IRA and tries to rebuild his life in his old Belfast neighborhood.

Release date: 9 January 1998
UPC: 025192046728

Tags: Drama (7), Boxing (6), Sport (5), 1997 (5), 1990s (4), Politics (3), Ireland (3), Prison (2), Alcohol (2), Coach (2), Romance (2), Explosive (1), Boxing Match (1), Gunshot (1), Nowtv (1), Dead Son (1), Gymnasium (1), News Report (1), Belfast (1)

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" 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. The was a critical success, and nominated for numerous awards as well."