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Michael Caine stars as Billy "Shiner" Simpson, a small time boxing promoter with big ideas. In a crucial match which could lead to a place in the world title fight, Billy pits his only son, Eddie Golden Boy (Matthew Marsden), against Frank Spedding's (Martin Landau) American champion Michael "Mikey" Peck (Derrick Harmon). Simpson and his daughters' financial futures rest on the outcome of the fight, so when Golden Boy is defeated, Simpson's world disintegrates.
Original Release
09/22/2000
US Release
09/22/2000
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Caine | Billy 'Shiner' Simpson |
| Martin Landau | Frank Spedding |
| Frances Barber | Georgie |
| Frank Harper | Jeff 'Stoney' Stone |
| Andy Serkis | Mel |
| Danny Webb | Karl |
| Claire Rushbrook | Ruth |
| Matthew Marsden | Eddie 'Golden Boy' Simpson |
| Kenneth Cranham | Gibson |
| David Kennedy | Chris |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Caine | Billy 'Shiner' Simpson |
| Martin Landau | Frank Spedding |
| Frances Barber | Georgie |
| Frank Harper | Jeff 'Stoney' Stone |
| Andy Serkis | Mel |
| Danny Webb | Karl |
| Claire Rushbrook | Ruth |
| Matthew Marsden | Eddie 'Golden Boy' Simpson |
| Kenneth Cranham | Gibson |
| David Kennedy | Chris |
| Peter Wight | Det. Insp. Grant |
| Nicola Walker | Det. Sgt. Garland |
| Gary Lewis | Vic |
| Derrick Harmon | Mikey Peck |
| Josephine Butler | Stephanie |
| Malcolm Tierney | Fleming |
| Helen Grace | Spedding's PA |
| Joe Montana | Heavy 1 |
| Winston Ellis | Heavy 2 |
| Joanna Wake | Oldish Lady |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Neil Bowman | Executive Producer |
| Barry Townsley | Executive Producer |
| Laura Townsley | Executive Producer |
| Guy Collins | Executive Producer |
| Al Burgess | Producer |
| Geoffrey Reeve | Producer |
| Jim Reeve | Producer |
Editors
