Crossing The Line (1991) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Filmmaker David Leland handled the directing chores on this British drama that stars Liam Neeson as an unemployed Scotsman whose inability to find a job threatens his family's wellbeing. Against his better judgement, Neeson is coerced into a bare-knuckle boxing match. Crossing the Line's supporting cast includes Hugh Grant, Joanne Whaley-Kilmer, Cameron Mitchell, and Billy Connolly. Adapted from a novel by William McIvanney, the film has also been released under the title The Big Man. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
08/05/1991
DVD Release Date:
03/18/2003
Rating:
R
Run Time:
95 min.
Distributor(s):
Kino International (USA), Miramax
Production Co.:
BBC, Dongsoong Art Center, E Pictures, Koryo Tours, Passion Pictures, VeryMuchSo, British Satellite Broadcasting, British Screen, Columbia Pictures, Miramax, Pa
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Down on Their Luck, Boxers
Tone:
Angry, Bleak, Drab, Gritty, Matter-of-Fact, Tense, Visceral
Keywords:
Britain, boxing, depression, hopelessness, mine, unemployment
Country of Origin:
USA (08-09-1991)
Time Period:
1980s
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
