The Boxer (1997) - film review

Drama / Sport

Summary

The Boxer is an American film first released in 1997, directed by Jim Sheridan. The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Daragh Donnelly, Frank Coughlan, Sean Kearns and Lorraine Pilkington. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

Write a synopsis for this film...

Review

Write a review for this film...

User Comments

What do you think of this film?

Useful links

Related links

To buy this film

Check DVD and Blu-ray availability:

amazon.co.uk amazon.fr amazon.com

Credits

Director: Jim Sheridan
Script: Jim Sheridan
Photo: Chris Menges
Music: Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis (Danny Flynn), Daragh Donnelly (Prison Officer), Frank Coughlan (Prison Officer), Sean Kearns (Prison Officer), Lorraine Pilkington (Bride), Niall Shanahan (Groom), John Wall (Priest), Maria McDermottroe (Betty), Carol Scanlan (Wedding Guest), Kate Perry (Wedding Guest), Andrea Irvine (Wedding Guest), Joan McGarry (Wedding Guest), Theresa McComb (Wedding Guest), Catherine Dunne (Wedding Guest), Kerrie Duggan (Wedding Guest), Sharon Dunne (Wedding Guest), Derbhla McClelland (Wedding Guest), Oliver Maguire (Prison Governor), David McBlain (Sean), Emily Watson (Maggie), Sandra Corbally (Cake Decorator), Eleanor Methven (Patsy), Gerard McSorley (Harry), Tess Sheridan (Pianist), Brian Cox (Joe Hamill), David Hayman (Joe Hamill’s Aide), Paul Sheridan (IRA Man), John Sheridan (IRA Man), Pat Mulryan (IRA Man), Peter O’Donoghue (IRA Man), Martin Dunne (IRA Man), Tommy O’Neill (IRA Man), Ciarán Fitzgerald (Liam), Maurice Henry (Liam’s Friend), Josie Doherty (Singer), Joseph Rea (Agnes’ Son), Joan Sheehy (Agnes), Peter Sheridan (Peter Mallon), Ken Stott (Ike Weir), Larry Byrne (Old Man in Shelter), Joe Gallagher (Car Bomb Driver), Sean Brunett (Boy on Bicycle), James Hayes (Bomb Victim), Richie Pigott (Sean’s Helper), Jack Waters (Soldier On Roof), Padraig O’Neill (Doorman At Gym), Mark Mulholland (Old Man In Gym), John Cowley (Old Man In Gym), Don Foley (Old Man In Gym), Tim McDonnell (Caretaker Of Gym), Kenneth Cranham (Matt MaGuire), Philip Sutcliffe (Boxer On Pads), Britta Smith (Mrs. Boots), Gavin Kennedy (Bootsy), Eamon Brown (Referee – 1st Fight), Martin Lynch (Journalist), Gavin Brown (Liam’s Opponent), Noel O’Donovan (Timekeeper – 1st Fight), Joe Colgan (Danny’s Cornerman), Damien Denny (Eddie Carroll), Nye Heron (Eddie’s Trainer), Paul Ronan (Eddie’s Cornerman), Liam Carney (Mr. Walsh), Veronica Duffy (Mrs. Walsh), Des Braiden (Mr. Orr), Joan Brosnan Walsh (Mrs. Orr), Sean Donaghy (Mickey), Brian Milligan (Ned), Vinny Murphy (Danny’s Supporter), Mick Nolan (Danny’s Supporter), Berts Folan (Danny’s Supporter), Juliet Cronin (Cardgirl – 1st Fight), Kirsten Sheridan (Girl With Drinks), Brian Russell (Liam’s Friend In Gym), Mick Tohill (Billy Patterson), Ian McElhinney (Reggie Bell), Conor Bradford (TV Announcer), Anna Meegan (Woman At 2nd Fight), Al Morris (Referee – 2nd Fight), Ian Thompson (Child At 2nd Fight), Paul Wesley (Danny’s Sparring Partner), Michael James Ford (Head Waiter), John Cooke (Toastmaster), Cornelius Carr (London Fighter), Norman Kelly (London Fighter), Gerry Storey (Cornerman), Fred Tiedt (Referee – London Fight), Clayon Stewart (Akim), Jer O’Leary (Timekeeper – London Fight), Jules Kingelesi (Akim’s Corner), Dennis Mika (Akim’s Corner), David Heap (Maitre D’), John Hewitt (Ike’s Drinking Buddy), Janine McGuinness (Cardgirl – London Fight), Tom Maguire (Policeman at Checkpoint), Tom Bell, Tony Doyle, Tania Grier (Louise)
Country: USA / Ireland
Language: English
Runtime: 113 min

For the latest DVDs and books on French cinema...

A-Z