The Boxer (1997) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father) directed this drama about a Belfast boxer, filmed with Dublin locations substituting for Belfast. Released after his 14-year prison sentence for IRA activities, 32-year-old Danny Flynn (Daniel Day-Lewis) returns to his old neighborhood and sees former-flame Maggie (Emily Watson), who has an unhappy marriage and now raises her son alone while her husband is in prison. To get back in the boxing ring, Danny gets the community-center gym back in operation and starts training, encountering opposition from militant IRA members, including Harry (Gerald McSorley). Danny and Maggie grow closer, but after a bomb sets off events leading to the destruction of the gym, Danny leaves for a disastrous boxing match in London. More grim situations arise when he returns to Belfast. - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott, Gerard McSorley
Theatrical Release Date:
12/31/1997
DVD Release Date:
07/08/1998
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language and some violence.
Run Time:
147 min.
Distributor(s):
Universal City Studios, Inc.
Production Co.:
Hell's Kitchen, Universal
Director(s):
Jim Sheridan
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Going Straight, Boxers, Dangerous Friends, Redemption
Tone:
Bleak, Compassionate, Grim, Gritty
Keywords:
IRA (Irish Republican Army), boxing, fighter, sports
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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