# Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher (2022)

> A gifted young boxer battles class exploitation and punishing rivals on his ascent to becoming England’s champion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/861720

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Daniel Graham
- Cast: Matt Hookings, Ray Winstone, Jodhi May, Marton Csokas, Russell Crowe, Steven Berkoff, Julian Glover, Lucy Martin
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4471908/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: gritty, tense, somber, historical drama night, boxing movie marathon

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