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Babyface Goes to Hollywood

2008-12-17 en 80m
Documentary
Forgotten Irish boxing legend Jimmy McLarnin, aka ‘The Babyfaced Assassin’, a journeyman brawler originally from County Down battled his way to fortune and glory in the 1940s via two welterweight world championship titles, and a whole heap of controversy to become one of the greats of Irish boxing history. Director Andrew Gallimore recounts McLarnin’s Greatest Hits (literally) with considerable relish, illuminated by a wealth of archive footage, much of it previously unseen, and punctuated by commentary from McLarnin himself (via vintage audio) and a host of colourful ringside experts, not least legendary author Budd (On the Waterfront) Schulberg.

Director

Andrew Gallimore

Writer

Andrew Gallimore

Producer

Morgan Bushe

Music

Denis Clohessy

Cinematography

Stephen J. Hart

Editor

Eoin McDonagh

sports hollywood boxing

Status

Released

Countries

  • Ireland

Companies

  • Fastnet Films