Shiner (2000 film)
Shiner is a 2000 crime film written by Scott Cherry and directed by John Irvin and starring Michael Caine and Martin Landau. It was shot in London.
| Shiner | |
|---|---|
 Original theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | John Irvin |
| Produced by | Geoffrey Reeve Jim Reeve Barry Townsley |
| Written by | Scott Cherry |
| Starring | Michael Caine Martin Landau Frances Barber Frank Harper Andy Serkis Matthew Marsden Kenneth Cranham |
| Music by | Paul Grabowsky |
| Cinematography | Mike Molloy |
| Edited by | Ian Crafford |
| Distributed by | Miramax |
Release date | 2000 |
Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
The story centers on Billy "Shiner" Simpson a boxing promoter banned from legitimate fights until he finds a promising start in his son Eddie. The night of the fight sees Eddie killed, and Simpson suspects rival Frank Spedding. Billy seeks revenge, only to grow mad as his suspicions draw closer to home.
Cast
- Michael Caine as Billy "Shiner" Simpson
- Martin Landau as Frank Spedding
- Frances Barber as Georgie
- Frank Harper as Jeff "Stoney" Stone
- Andy Serkis as Mel
- Matthew Marsden as Eddie "Golden Boy" Simpson
- Kenneth Cranham as Gibson "Gibbo"
Reception
Jane Crowther of the BBC said, "A Lear-like construction serves well to show the gradual unraveling of a ruthlessly ambitious man trading on familial loyalty and past glory."[1]
The score by Paul Grabowsky effectively creates a disturbing and sinister mood.
References
- "Shiner Review" 13 September 2001 http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2001/09/05/shiner_2001_review.shtml
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