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Risen [DVD]

Stuart Brennan , John Noble , Neil Jones    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Stuart Brennan, John Noble, Shane Ritchie, Helen Griffin, Boyd Clack
  • Directors: Neil Jones
  • Format: Dolby, PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Scanbox Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 30 May 2011
  • Run Time: 121 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004IT9T6K
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 32,033 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

As one of the rising talents of amateur boxing, Howard Winstone, the boy from Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, was fast making a name for himself with his knock out right hand. A long professional fighting career surely beckoned? Then disaster strikes. An industrial accident results in Howard losing three fingers on his right hand. Through sheer determination, and despite only being able to make a fist with one hand, Howard develops a dynamic new style and begins boxing his way back up the amateur ranks eventually turning pro. Supported by his family and guided by new trainer, Eddie Thomas, Howard becomes the Champion of Britain and then Europe. Now, with the hopes of an entire nation on his shoulders, he is stood poised to challenge for the crown of Featherweight Champion of the World...

SPECIAL FEATURES:

* BBC BEHIND THE SCENES DOCUMENTARY.
* DELETED SCENES .
* CHRIS KING NIGHTS OF THUNDER MUSIC VIDEO.
* THEATRICAL TRAILER.

Review

Knockout fight scenes! --South Wales Echo

The boxing scenes are as good or even better than Scorseses RAGING BULL --New Jersey Film Festival

Knockout fight scenes! --South Wales Echo

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars quite excellent 5 Feb 2011
By G. M. Dobbs VINE™ VOICE
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The remarkable story of Welsh boxing legend, Howard Winston is served up in this award winning movie from Burn Hand Films. The story follows Howard from the time he lost three fingers in an industrial accident to him being crowned Featherweight champion of the world after beating Mitsunori Seki in the 1968 fight at the Royal Albert Hall. It truly is a life affirming story of grit and determination as the man who couldn't even make a fist with his right hand went onto rule the boxing world.

The part of Howard Winstone is taken by Stuart Brannan who also co-wrote the screenplay with director, Neil Jones and between them they have produced a grim, gritty but ultimately joyous film that fails to fall into the sentimenal trap which is always a danger with sporting based movies. The film pulls no punches in telling it as it was and the grim surroundings of 1960's industrial Wales are brought to vivid life. There are some great character sketches and being a Welshman myself and a Valley boy too, it was pleasing to see characters that rang true on the screen. Boyd Clack, as Howard Winstone Snr gave a great turn as a man suffering from black lung disease, the curse of the coal miner, whose only desire is to help his son overcome all odds in his quest for greatness.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Film! 19 Jan 2011
Format:DVD
I was lucky enough to see this film at the premiere in Cardiff and it was brilliant.

The life of Howard Winstone was a hard fought battle and the film portrays this perfectly.
The cast deliver fantastic performances. What's nice is that some of the people featured in the story actually feature, working alongside young actors who are playing them. It makes it feel more personal having people who knew Howard in the film.

I'm really looking forward to watching it again on DVD and everyone should try to see this if they get a chance!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! 19 Jan 2011
By Bonz
Format:DVD
Like the other reviewer I was lucky enough to see this at the WBC Night of Champions back in July last year. I'm so glad it's going to be available soon through Amazon. Realistic fight scenes and great acting throughout, would thoroughly recommend this film.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Cinderella Man & Raging Bull!! 18 Jan 2011
Format:DVD
This has the best fight scenes I've ever seen! It's incredible!
I saw this at the WBC Night of Champions screening!! So excited to see it out on DVD!
There is no way the lead actor didn't take some hits making this, makes Mark Whalberg look like a pansy in The Fighter!

Incredible story too, a one handed boxer fighting for a world title, as his marriage declines and from a small mining town as well. Great acting, well made, awesome fights - it's finally a boxing film that you can take you girlfriend to!

I recommend highly!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fiona 22 Oct 2011
By Fiona
Format:DVD
Brought for my 18 year old and he loves it, has watched it rather a lot, pretty quick delivery good value for money
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars good film 10 Jun 2011
By yid
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
i thought this was a good film it was gritty and well played out the boxing scene were a bit iffy if felt like the fights were held in a pub rather then the albert hall but im guessing had a limited budget so may account for it the acting was ok there speech is slightly quiet but overall a good film
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4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive first film 19 Mar 2013
Format:DVD
Impressive fight sequences and an excellent performance from its lead. Sometimes it's of even quality in its storytelling. Overall it's enjoyable and inspiring.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great man i never got to meet 12 Mar 2013
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This man lost fingers and fights but he never lost his majic this story of the greatest british featherweight in mine and many mores opinion
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