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Jawbone

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Jawbone

2017

1h 31m

6.2(82 votes)

Action

Drama

Overview

A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.

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EMU Films

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Johnny Harris

Johnny Harris

Jimmy McCabe

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Joe Padgett

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

William Carney

Michael Smiley

Eddie

Luke J.I. Smith

Luke J.I. Smith

Damian

Anna Wilson-Hall

Anna Wilson-Hall

Mary

Jermaine Allen

Jermaine Allen

Boxing Ring Spectator

Archie Cocker

Archie Cocker

Boxing Ring Spectator

Stacey Lynn Crowe

Stacey Lynn Crowe

Boxers Wife

Marilyn May James

Marilyn May James

Boxing Ring Spectator

Creative team

Directed by: Thomas Napper
Written by: Johnny Harris
Produced by: Michael Elliott
Johnny Harris

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