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Strength and Honour (2007)

Director: Mark Mahon

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From Time Out New York

When Sean Kelleher (Madsen) accidentally kills his friend in a sparring match, he vows to never box again—until his wife unexpectedly dies and his kid needs an expensive surgical procedure. He enters a bare-knuckle boxing tournament, but must face the champ, Smasher O’Driscoll (Jones), before he can win the prize money. The secret to a good boxing movie lies with inspiring training montages, and Strength and Honour doesn’t have enough of them. It does, however, cast a necessary spotlight on the woeful state of the Irish health-care system—these are sad times when a man must fight in a warehouse to get proper medical attention for his family.

Author: Drew Toal 2007-12-04 23:33:50

Time Out New York Issue 636: December 6-12, 2007

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  • John said...
    Posted on Dec 18 2007 12:03 This movie was brilliant. It really reminded me of what old Hollywood was all about. Well worth checking out!
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Strength and Honour

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Director: Mark Mahon

Cast: Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones, Richard Chamberlain, Luke Whelton, Patrick Bergen full cast

Rated: R

Duration: 104 mins

US Release: Dec 7 2007


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