Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

The birth of boxing.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England.

History Drama

Matt Hookings

(Jem Belcher)

Ray Winstone

(Bill Warr)

Jodhi May

(Mary Belcher)

Marton Csokas

(Lord Rushworth)

Russell Crowe

(Jack Slack)

Steven Berkoff

(Walter)

Julian Glover

(Lord Ashford)

Lucy Martin

(Gilly Belcher)

Stanley Morgan

(Tom Belcher)

Olivia Chenery

(Lady Abigail)

Glen Fox

(Pierce Egan)

Ricky Chaplin

(Henry Pearce)

Michael McKell

(Frank The Bomber)

Joe Egan

(Big Joe)

Noeleen Comiskey

(Violet)