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Aug 31, 1990 · Crossing the Line: Directed by David Leland. With Kenny Ireland, Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly. Unemployed Scottish miner Danny Scoular (Liam Neeson) is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
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- Crime, Drama, Sport
- David Leland
- 1990-08-31
The Big Man (US title: Crossing the Line) is a 1990 British sports drama film directed by David Leland. It stars Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley and Billy Connolly. The film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone. It is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by William McIlvanney.
Scottish miner (Liam Neeson) is unemployed during a union strike, unable to support his family. In desperate need of the money he accepts an offer made by a Glasgow gangster to fight in an...
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- David Leland
- R
- Liam Neeson
In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea.
- Daniel Gordon
- 91 min
- 2
Danny (Neeson) is unemployed and has a criminal record. His wife supports him and it is eating away at him. His troubled friend, Frankie (Billy Connolly), sets up a deal where Danny can use his fighting skills to make some serious money.
1991. 1 hr 32 mins. Drama. R. Watchlist. An unemployed Scottish coal miner (Liam Neeson) turns to prizefighting. Joanne Whalley-Kilmer. Matt: Ian Bannen. Frankie: Billy Connolly. Gordon: Hugh...