The Big Man (1990)

Name: The Big Man
Genre: Drama
Released: 1990
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly, Ian Bannen, Hugh Grant

1h 56m United Kingdom

Drama

Plot

Struggling to provide for his family after losing his job as a miner, a Scottish man finds himself drawn into the gritty world of bare-knuckle boxing. As he steps into the ring, he must confront not only his physical challenges but also the moral dilemmas that come with the brutal sport. Balancing the urgency of financial survival with the risks of violence, he navigates a path fraught with personal and social struggles. The journey becomes a testament to resilience, showcasing the lengths one will go to for family amid desperate circumstances.

Cast

Liam Neeson Joanne Whalley Billy Connolly Ian Bannen Hugh Grant Maurice Roëves Pat Roach Kenny Ireland Tom Watson Julie Graham John Beattie Amanda Walker George Rossi Peter Mullan Douglas Henshall