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Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

The birth of boxing.

6.120221h 46m

HistoryDrama

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.

Directed by Daniel Graham

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Behind the frames

8 stills

Matt Hookings

Jem Belcher

Ray Winstone

Bill Warr

Jodhi May

Mary Belcher

Marton Csokas

Lord Rushworth

Russell Crowe

Jack Slack

Steven Berkoff

Walter

Julian Glover

Lord Ashford

Lucy Martin

Gilly Belcher

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