Boxing at the Movies: Kings of the Ring
Danny Leigh explores the elemental drama of the boxing movie, asking why film-makers from Stanley Kubrick to Martin Scorsese have returned time and again to tales of the ring.
Danny Leigh explores the elemental drama of the boxing movie. For over 120 years, boxing and film have been entwined and the fight film has been used to address powerful themes such as redemption, race and corruption. Film writer Leigh examines how each generation's fight films have reflected their times and asks why film-makers from Stanley Kubrick to Martin Scorsese have returned time and again to tales of the ring.
Interviewees include former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, Rocky director John G Avildsen and Thelma Schoonmaker, editor of Raging Bull.
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Film 2014
Live film review show, with news, features and interviews.
Clips
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Why does boxing make for good movies?
Duration: 02:33
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Kubrick: Killer's Kiss
Duration: 02:37
Music Played
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The Heavy
How You Like Me Now?
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James Brown
You Played Yourself
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James Brown
The Boss
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Seán Ó Riada
Mna Na Heireann
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Tony Bennett
The Good Life
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The Cinematic Orchestra
To Build A Home
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Pietro Mascagni
Cavalleria Rusticana (Intermezzo Sinfonico)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Danny Leigh |
| Producer | Allan Campbell |
| Director | Angus McIntyre |
| Participant | Lennox Lewis |
| Participant | John G Avildsen |
| Participant | Thelma Schoonmaker |
My two youthful passions
"The ring is where you stand alone to be tested"
