Movie Description

Babyface Goes to Hollywood

(2008)

Overview

Forgotten Irish boxing legend Jimmy McLarnin, aka ‘The Babyfaced Assassin’, a journeyman brawler originally from County Down battled his way to fortune and glory in the 1940s via two welterweight world championship titles, and a whole heap of controversy to become one of the greats of Irish boxing history. Director Andrew Gallimore recounts McLarnin’s Greatest Hits (literally) with considerable relish, illuminated by a wealth of archive footage, much of it previously unseen, and punctuated by commentary from McLarnin himself (via vintage audio) and a host of colourful ringside experts, not least legendary author Budd (On the Waterfront) Schulberg.

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Original TitleBabyface Goes to Hollywood

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2008-12-17

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 20m

Production CompaniesFastnet Films

Genres

  • Documentary