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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Andrew Gallimore
- Producer : Morgan Bushe
- Writer : Andrew Gallimore
- Editor : Eoin McDonagh
- Cast : Douglas Century,Budd Schulberg
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleBabyface Goes to Hollywood
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-12-17
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 20m
Production CompaniesFastnet Films
Genres
- Documentary























