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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...
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* BBC BEHIND THE SCENES DOCUMENTARY.
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* CHRIS KING NIGHTS OF THUNDER MUSIC VIDEO.
* THEATRICAL TRAILER.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
* BBC BEHIND THE SCENES DOCUMENTARY.
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* CHRIS KING NIGHTS OF THUNDER MUSIC VIDEO.
* THEATRICAL TRAILER.
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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
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
By G. M. Dobbs
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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.
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.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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!
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!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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!
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!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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
By Pen Name
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.
By Les Milligan
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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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Risen
My boyfriend is the oriental boxer in this film and he has bveen tryinmg to get a copy for ages.Thois one arrived fast and perfect.Thanks to seller for great service
Published 5 months ago by hevacky
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great story - shame about the film
There is truely a great story lost beneath the poor script and low budget acting. Everything seemed drawn out and at the same time seemed disjointed - on top of that the boxing... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Dewis
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World featherweight boxing champion Howard Winstone. Read more
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Published 17 months ago by magic
2.0 out of 5 stars
Rubbish
This film is appalling. For many of us who remember Howie, it was incredibly amateur.
Eddie Thomas is nothing like Eddie. Read more
Eddie Thomas is nothing like Eddie. Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. M. Williams
1.0 out of 5 stars
I question if the other reviewers have seen this film
I recently saw this film and I must say I do not share the views of the other reviewers. The acting was consistently bad (with many a pause for actors to remember their lines or... Read more
Published on 16 May 2011 by Lola
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