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Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

History · Drama · 2022

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.

Movie details

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

“The birth of boxing.”

2022 History · Drama 1h 46m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

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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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Graham

Written by

Matt Hookings

Matt Hookings

Matt Hookings

Jem Belcher

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Bill Warr

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Mary Belcher

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

Lord Rushworth

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Jack Slack

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Walter

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Lord Ashford

Court is in session

Put Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.