Shiner (2000)
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Directors
John Irvin
Cast
Michael Caine, Martin Landau, Frances Barber, Frank Harper
The story
The story centers on Billy "Shiner" Simpson, a boxing promoter banned from legitimate fights until he finds a promising start in his son Eddie. The night of the fight sees Eddie killed, and Simpson suspects rival Frank Spedding. Billy seeks revenge, only to grow mad as his suspicions draw closer to home.
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Crime, action film, boxing film, crime film
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