"The birth of boxing."

2022

1h 46m

6.2(207 votes)

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At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England.

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Matt Hookings

Jem Belcher

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Ray Winstone

Bill Warr

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Jodhi May

Mary Belcher

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Marton Csokas

Lord Rushworth

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Russell Crowe

Jack Slack

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Steven Berkoff

Walter

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Julian Glover

Lord Ashford

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Lucy Martin

Gilly Belcher

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Stanley Morgan

Tom Belcher

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Olivia Chenery

Lady Abigail

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Glen Fox

Pierce Egan

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Ricky Chaplin

Henry Pearce

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Michael McKell

Frank The Bomber

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Joe Egan

Big Joe

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