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Fighters/Real Money

Synopsis
Two films by British director Ron Peck. FIGHTERS (1991) is a documentary feature that follows a group of aspiring young British boxers through training to their first big fight. It is often cited as the definitive documentary on the subject of boxing. REAL MONEY (1995) is an improvised drama film, acted by the boxers who appear in FIGHTERS. It tells the parallel stories of young boxers lured into lives of crime and easy money, the trainer who is determined to help them, and the ruthless gangster who pulls the strings.

These films are startling documents which explore the enduring appeal and potency of the image of the professional fighter - in cinema and as part of our own fantasies and aspirations.

DVD extras: Extended featurette ‘The Night of the Fight’; Behind-the-scenes and rehearsal footage from Real Money; Rehearsal footage from the unfilmed proposed third film in the trilogy, GANGSTER; Stills gallery; Booklet essay by director Ron Peck and boxing writer Harry Mullen.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2009
Subjects
Social Studies; Sports science
Keywords
boxing

Credits

Director
Ron Peck

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£15.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
101 minutes/75 minutes
Year
2009

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Second Run DVD

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Notes
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