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Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

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Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

"The birth of boxing."

2022

1h 46m

6.2(212 votes)

History

Drama

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Matt Hookings

Jem Belcher

Matt Hookings

Acting

Ray Winstone

Bill Warr

Ray Winstone

Acting

Jodhi May

Mary Belcher

Jodhi May

Acting

Marton Csokas

Lord Rushworth

Marton Csokas

Acting

Russell Crowe

Jack Slack

Russell Crowe

Acting

Steven Berkoff

Walter

Steven Berkoff

Acting

Julian Glover

Lord Ashford

Julian Glover

Acting

Lucy Martin

Gilly Belcher

Lucy Martin

Acting

Stanley Morgan

Tom Belcher

Stanley Morgan

Acting

Olivia Chenery

Lady Abigail

Olivia Chenery

Acting

Glen Fox

Pierce Egan

No Image

Acting

Ricky Chaplin

Henry Pearce

No Image

Acting

Michael McKell

Frank The Bomber

Michael McKell

Acting

Joe Egan

Big Joe

Joe Egan

Acting

Noeleen Comiskey

Violet

Noeleen Comiskey

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