Babyface Goes to Hollywood (2008)
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.
Director: Andrew Gallimore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: December 17, 2008
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Denis Clohessy
Editing: Eoin McDonagh
Production: Fastnet Films
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, hollywood, boxing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Babyface Goes to Hollywood about?
- 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.
- Who directed Babyface Goes to Hollywood?
- Babyface Goes to Hollywood was directed by Andrew Gallimore.
- Who stars in Babyface Goes to Hollywood?
- Babyface Goes to Hollywood stars Douglas Century, Budd Schulberg.
- How long is Babyface Goes to Hollywood?
- Babyface Goes to Hollywood has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Babyface Goes to Hollywood?
- Babyface Goes to Hollywood is a Documentary film.
- Where was Babyface Goes to Hollywood produced?
- Babyface Goes to Hollywood was produced in Ireland.