The Boxer (1997)
Love is always worth fighting for.
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
Director: Jim Sheridan
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: December 31, 1997
Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis - Danny Flynn
- Emily Watson - Maggie Hamill
- Brian Cox - Joe Hamill
- Ken Stott - Ike Weir
- Gerard McSorley - Harry
- David Hayman - Joe Hamill's Aide
- Kenneth Cranham - Matt MaGuire
- Lorraine Pilkington - Bride
- Niall Shanahan - Groom
- John Wall - Priest
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Seezer, Gavin Friday
Cinematography: Chris Menges
Editing: Clive Barrett, Gerry Hambling
Production: Universal Pictures, Hell's Kitchen
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
prison, sports, politics, boxer, love
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boxer about?
- Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
- Who directed The Boxer?
- The Boxer was directed by Jim Sheridan.
- Who stars in The Boxer?
- The Boxer stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott, Gerard McSorley, David Hayman.
- How long is The Boxer?
- The Boxer has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Boxer?
- The Boxer is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did The Boxer gross?
- The Boxer grossed $17M worldwide.
- Where was The Boxer produced?
- The Boxer was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Boxer?
- The themes of The Boxer include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Olympic Spirit and Sports.