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The Boxer

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Original title

The Boxer

Year

1997

Running time

109 min.

Country

Ireland

Director

Jim Sheridan

Screenwriter

Jim Sheridan, Terry George

Cast

Music

Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer

Cinematography

Chris Menges

Producer

Co-production Ireland-United Kingdom;

Universal Pictures, Hell's Kitchen Films

Genre

Drama. Romance | Terrorism. IRA. Boxing

Synopsis

Danny Flynn is released from prison in Belfast after fourteen years for his part in IRA activities. He determines to avoid the bloodshed that was inherent in his political past and to build a new life in his old home. He starts a gym to train young boxers like himself, with no political or sectarian ties, and renews his relationship with the woman he left behind when imprisoned. But his relationship to the past refuses to let him live a life of peace.

Awards: 1998: Berlin Film Festival: Official Selection

1998: Goya Awards: Best European Film

1997: Golden Globes: 3 nominations, including Best Motion Picture - Drama

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The Boxer

1997

Jim Sheridan

7.1

(10,884)