Crossing the Line (1991)
Directed by David Leland
Genres - Drama, Culture & Society, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Family Drama, Sports Drama |
Release Date - Aug 9, 1991 (USA) |
Run Time - 92 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Filmmaker David Leland handled the directing chores on this British drama that stars Liam Neeson as an unemployed Scotsman whose inability to find a job threatens his family's wellbeing. Against his better judgement, Neeson is coerced into a bare-knuckle boxing match. Crossing the Line's supporting cast includes Hugh Grant, Joanne Whaley-Kilmer, Cameron Mitchell, and Billy Connolly. Adapted from a novel by William McIvanney, the film has also been released under the title The Big Man.
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boxing, Britain, hopelessness, unemployment, depression, mine