Film · 2017

Jawbone

Name: Jawbone
Genre: Action, Drama, Sports
Released: 2017-05-12
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Ian McShane, Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley, Johnny Harris, Luke J I Smith

Directed by Thomas Napper · starring Ian McShane, Ray Winstone and Michael Smiley

1 h 31 min
15
Action · Drama · Sports
UK
Released in the UK 11 May 2017

5.1 Critics1 review

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Synopsis

Directed by Thomas Napper, this action and sport drama, follows closely well Jimmy McCabe?s history, starred by Johnny Harris, who also acts as scriptwriter in this movie. McCabe is a young boxer who after several years returns ti his childhoog boxing club with the owner Bill, corner-man Eddie, and the promoter Joe. They are the only family that he has. After some time, he will return training and facing his new rivals, and risking his life to demonstrate to the world that he is a good opponent in the ring. This semi-biographical film tells the story of an ex-champion who demonstrates his self-improvement.

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Runtime: 91 min1 hour and 31 minutes
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Jawbone?: 1 hour and 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Jawbone released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 11 May 2017.
Who directed Jawbone?: Thomas Napper.
Who is in Jawbone?: It stars Ian McShane, Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Johnny Harris.
Where can I watch Jawbone?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.

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Director: Thomas Napper
Writers: Johnny Harris
Producers: Michael Elliott, Johnny Harris, Nichola Martin

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What the critics say 5.1, from one outlet

5.1 Time OutTom Huddleston "But there?s just a little too much that we?ve seen before: the redemption story borders on predictable, and Winstone could play the kindly mentor role standing on his head." Read
Screen DailyCharles Gant " Thomas Napper breathe some fresh life into a familiar genre in Jawbone, a gritty, low-budget British drama about the comeback attempt of a washed-up boxing champ. " Read