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.
Matt Hookings
as Jem Belcher
Ray Winstone
as Bill Warr
Jodhi May
as Mary Belcher
Marton Csokas
as Lord Rushworth
Russell Crowe
as Jack Slack
Steven Berkoff
as Walter
Julian Glover
as Lord Ashford
Lucy Martin
as Gilly Belcher
Stanley Morgan
as Tom Belcher
Olivia Chenery
as Lady Abigail
Glen Fox
as Pierce Egan
Ricky Chaplin
as Henry Pearce