With a little over a week to go until Prizefighter arrives on Prime Video, a new poster has been released for the biographical drama along with a clip which sees Russell Crowe’s former boxer Jack Slack involved in a brutal fight as his young grandson, future Champion of All England prizefighter Jem Belcher, watches on; check them out here…
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Jem Belcher (Matt Hookings) is born into poverty, brought up by his grandfather (Russell Crowe), a former boxer now struggling with addiction. Desperate to make a living and honour his grandfather’s legacy, he seeks mentorship from a renowned trainer (Ray Winstone), who nurtures his natural talent and coaches him to be the greatest fighter in the world. Jem is Champion of England and top of the world before an accident leaves him partially blind, sparking a destructive downfall. Jem must prove himself once again and fight the latest champion in a brutal contest to reclaim his title once and for all.
Directed by Daniel Graham, Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Blecher stars Matt Hookings as Belcher, alongside Russell Crowe, Ray Winstone, Marton Csokas, Jodhi May, Julian Glover, and Steven Berkoff.
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher arrives on Prime Video on July 22nd.
