The Calcium Kid
“It takes a lotta bottle to be the champ”
Synopsis
When milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur boxer to the world stage and announced as the replacement contender for the championship fight.
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the calcium kid
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-02-03
Top Cast
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Orlando Bloom
Jimmy Connelly
Omid Djalili
Herbie Bush
Michael Lerner
Artie Cohen
Michael Peña
Jose Mendez
Tamer Hassan
Pete Wright
Rafe Spall
Stan Parlour
Mark Heap
Sebastian Gore-Brown
Frank Harper
Clive Connelly
Billie Piper
Angel
Ronni Ancona
Pat Connelly
Lyndsey Marshal
Mags Livingston
David Kelly
Paddy O'Flannagan
Julian Zapata
Jose's Entourage
Alejandro Ramirez
Jose's Entourage
Milton Hernandez
Jose's Entourage
Alberto Ramon
Jose's Entourage
John Correa
Jose's Entourage
Hector Trujillo
Jose's Entourage
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex De Rakoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Boyle, Raymond Friel, Alex De Rakoff
- Original Title
- The Calcium Kid
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, WT² Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex De Rakoff
Derek Boyle, Raymond Friel, Alex De Rakoff
David M. Dunlap
Jon Harris, Mags Arnold
Natascha Wharton, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Department Leadership Roster
Alex De Rakoff
Director
Jon Harris
Editor
Sammy Sheldon
Costume Design
Joel Collins
Production Design
Mags Arnold
Editor
Derek Boyle
Writer
Raymond Friel
Writer
Alex De Rakoff
Writer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
David M. Dunlap
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Calcium Kid
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What is The Calcium Kid about?
When milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur boxer to the world stage and announced as the replacement contender for the championship fight.
Who directed The Calcium Kid?
The Calcium Kid was directed by Alex De Rakoff.
Who stars in The Calcium Kid?
The principal cast of The Calcium Kid includes Orlando Bloom, Omid Djalili, Michael Lerner, Michael Peña, Tamer Hassan.
When was The Calcium Kid released and how long is it?
The Calcium Kid was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Calcium Kid?
The Calcium Kid holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).