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Release Date:
December 17, 2008
Original Title:
Babyface Goes to Hollywood
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Fastnet Films
Production Countries:
Ireland
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 80
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.
Cinematography:
Stephen J. Hart
Director:
Andrew Gallimore
Editor:
Eoin McDonagh
Music:
Denis Clohessy
Producer:
Morgan Bushe
Writer:
Andrew Gallimore
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