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Shiner (2000)

R  99 min  -  Crime | Drama   -  13 July 2001 (Spain)
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The past catches up with a ruthlessly ambitious boxing promoter.

Director:

John Irvin

Writer:

Scott Cherry (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Caine ...
Billy 'Shiner' Simpson
Martin Landau ...
Frank Spedding
Frances Barber Frances Barber ...
Georgie
Frank Harper Frank Harper ...
Jeff 'Stoney' Stone
Andy Serkis ...
Mel
Danny Webb ...
Karl
Claire Rushbrook Claire Rushbrook ...
Ruth
Matthew Marsden ...
Eddie 'Golden Boy' Simpson
Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham ...
Gibson
David Kennedy David Kennedy ...
Chris
Peter Wight ...
Det. Insp. Grant
Nicola Walker ...
Det. Sgt. Garland
Gary Lewis ...
Vic
Derrick Harmon Derrick Harmon ...
Mikey Peck
Josephine Butler Josephine Butler ...
Stephanie
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Storyline

Billy Simpson is a shady boxing promoter in South London banned from legitimate fights. It's the biggest day of his life, though, because he has a champion on his hands, his 20-year-old son, Eddie. Billy's put all his money on a victory, as have his quarreling daughters. But Eddie is nervous, an odd guy in a cap is hanging about, the licensed promoter Billy has hired to arrange the evening's other fights has hired dogs, the manager of Eddie's opponent looks down scornfully on Billy and on South London, and Scotland Yard wants to Billy in gaol for the death of a club brawler. When the night goes disastrously wrong, Billy tries to find out who double-crossed him. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Promoter | Boxing | Illegal Game | Limousine | Based On Play  | See more »

Taglines:

All That's Left Is... Revenge.

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language and some nudity See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bokszkirály See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

€25,247 (Italy) (23 June 2002) (38 Screens)

Gross:

€25,247 (Italy) (23 June 2002)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The flag on the wall of Mel's bedroom is the national flag of Angola. See more »

Soundtracks

"My Old Man"
Written by Charles Collins & Fred W. Leigh (as Fred Leigh)
(trad arr) See more »