The Pugilist
“Fight The Good Fight”
Synopsis
After his eldest son is murdered in a gangland hit, an absentee father desperately tries to protect what’s left of the shattered family he abandoned.
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The Pugilist - EIFF TrailersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-31
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Matthew Jure
William McCrae
Ian Beattie
Desmond Shaw
Thomas Beatty
Robert McCrae
Grace Calder
Jessica
Sam Wilkinson
Danny McCrae
Paul McGuinness
Patrick Shaw
Mark Crook
Charlie McCrae
Carryl Thomas
Bernadette
Alan Calton
Luke Shaw
Elle McAlpine
Amy
Amy Bowden
Billie
Tony Fadil
Harvey / Riot Police
Jermaine Dominique
Teller
Paddy Doherty
Paddy
Adi Alfa
Sandra
Ed Gamester
Associate 1
Neil Attridge
Associate 2
Glyn Williams
Andy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glen Kirby
- Screenplay & Story
- Glen Kirby
- Original Title
- The Pugilist
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- West One Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glen Kirby
Glen Kirby
George Burt, Antony Meadley
Jim Page
Anna Fraser-Harris, David Fraser-Harris, Philippe Guenet, Tony Steyger, Jed Tune
Department Leadership Roster
Glen Kirby
Director
Glen Kirby
Writer
Jed Tune
Producer
Sam Wilkinson
Producer
George Burt
Director of Photography
Jim Page
Editor
Chris Martin Hill
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pugilist
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What is The Pugilist about?
After his eldest son is murdered in a gangland hit, an absentee father desperately tries to protect what’s left of the shattered family he abandoned.
Who directed The Pugilist?
The Pugilist was directed by Glen Kirby.
Who stars in The Pugilist?
The principal cast of The Pugilist includes Matthew Jure, Ian Beattie, Thomas Beatty, Grace Calder, Sam Wilkinson.
When was The Pugilist released and how long is it?
The Pugilist was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pugilist?
The Pugilist holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).