The Pugilist's Son

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The Pugilist's Son

2013

0h 22m

2.0(2 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

A young man struggles with his overbearing and bullying parent against the drama and backdrop of Boxing.

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5 members

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Paul Barber

Jimmy Gotts

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Tom Bott

Billy Hope

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Vicky Jam

Beverley

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Anne Jamieson

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Gary Stretch

Terry Hope

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