Following a bizarre series of events, Jimmy, a local amateur boxer, finds himself pitted in a match against the world champion.
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| Michael Lerner | ... | Artie Cohen | |
| Michael Peña | ... | Jose Mendez | |
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Julian Zapata | ... | Jose's Entourage |
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Alejandro Ramirez | ... | Jose's Entourage |
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Milton Hernandez | ... | Jose's Entourage |
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Alberto Ramon | ... | Jose's Entourage |
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Hector Trujillo | ... | Jose's Entourage |
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John Correa | ... | Jose's Entourage |
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Janier Morales Drado | ... | Jose's Entourage |
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Wilson Cretaro da Luz Jr. | ... | Jose's Entourage (as Wilson Cretaro da Luz Jnr) |
| Tamer Hassan | ... | Pete Wright | |
| Omid Djalili | ... | Herbie Bush | |
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John Joyce | ... | Jon Wright |
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Cathy Dunning | ... | Jeanne Wright |
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Jimmy Connelly, an English bachelor milkman, 'accidentally' knocks down his boxing club's champion as a stand-in sparring partner. The champ was scheduled for a title fight against the reigning, American world champion, so the sleazy manager decides to substitute him with Jimmy, who is now groomed for stardom. Naive Jimmy does everything the crook says, only to be blamed when it all explodes in their faces big time. Will he keep taking it or stand his ground before his whole career and private life are ruined? Written by KGF Vissers
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He doesn't just beat his opponents... He creams them. See more »Genres:
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30 April 2004 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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(Ian Dury (as Dury) / Chaz Jankel (as Jankel))
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The Producer acknowledges that the behavior of the character "Jimmy Connelly" in the Film does not reflect the health and safety procedures of Express Dairies See more »Soundtracks
Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll(Ian Dury (as Dury) / Chaz Jankel (as Jankel))
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I must first admit to being a big Orlando Bloom fan, yes, for the looks not the acting, and was looking forward to this film. I was not disappointed. The story of Jimmy(Bloom) an amateur boxer being put up against Jose Mendez, world champion, is set in the style of a mocumentary. Billie Piper's long awaited film debut, though not a supporting role, could have had a bit more depth. Even so the film is simple and very cute. There are a few humorous moments and all in all I have to say i enjoyed this movie. Bloom's woodenness in other films is disguised by the fact he is playing a slightly dim character in this movie and even though this is not a brilliant film, I did make me smile!!