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Poor Boy's Game

  • 2007
  • R
  • 1h 44min
CALIFICACIÓN DE IMDb
6.3/10
1.4 k
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Danny Glover, Flex Alexander, and Rossif Sutherland in Poor Boy's Game (2007)
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Drama

Agrega una trama en tu idiomaOn his release from prison for the brutal beating of a black man, Donnie, a young white boxer, is coached by his victim's father, George for an upcoming fight against a talented and vengeful... Leer todoOn his release from prison for the brutal beating of a black man, Donnie, a young white boxer, is coached by his victim's father, George for an upcoming fight against a talented and vengeful opponent, Ossie.On his release from prison for the brutal beating of a black man, Donnie, a young white boxer, is coached by his victim's father, George for an upcoming fight against a talented and vengeful opponent, Ossie.

  • Dirección
    • Clement Virgo
  • Guionistas
    • Chaz Thorne
    • Clement Virgo
  • Elenco
    • Rossif Sutherland
    • Danny Glover
    • Flex Alexander
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  • CALIFICACIÓN DE IMDb
    6.3/10
    1.4 k
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    • Dirección
      • Clement Virgo
    • Guionistas
      • Chaz Thorne
      • Clement Virgo
    • Elenco
      • Rossif Sutherland
      • Danny Glover
      • Flex Alexander
    • 20Opiniones de los usuarios
    • 12Opiniones de los críticos
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    • Premios
      • 4 premios ganados y 9 nominaciones en total

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    Rossif Sutherland
    Rossif Sutherland
    • Donnie Rose
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • George
    Flex Alexander
    Flex Alexander
    • Ossie Paris
    Greg Bryk
    Greg Bryk
    • Keith Rose
    Laura Regan
    Laura Regan
    • Emma
    Tonya Williams
    Tonya Williams
    • Ruth Carvery
    • (as Tonya Lee Williams)
    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Uncle Joe
    K.C. Collins
    K.C. Collins
    • Charles Carvery
    Hugh Thompson
    Hugh Thompson
    • Chris Webb
    Dwain Murphy
    Dwain Murphy
    • Flipper
    Wes Williams
    Wes Williams
    • Nathan
    Jeremy Akerman
    • Mello
    Carol Sinclair
    • Abigail
    Lee J. Campbell
    • Cyril
    Timothy Edmonds
    • Dillon
    Rick MacDonald
    • Ossie-Donnie Referee
    Garry James
    • Percy
    Cory Bowles
    Cory Bowles
    • Earl
    • Dirección
      • Clement Virgo
    • Guionistas
      • Chaz Thorne
      • Clement Virgo
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    8rgcustomer

    I was impressed

    I haven't had much good to say about films shot in Canada recently, but this is the exception. I hope race relations in Nova Scotia aren't this bad, but the film made me believe each of the characters were real. They all had a depth to them, and as others have mentioned, were all acted very well. It's true that some of this territory has been covered before, but I think it's safe to say nobody saw this particular ending coming quite the way it happened. My last comment is about the boxing scene, which I felt was unique in conveying the impacts of some of the blows. Other recent boxing movies have not had the same effect, for me. I look forward to more films of this calibre.
    10ryanchaffey

    Awesome completely moving

    I was thinking first when i started this movie that it was some crappy low budget flick but it turned out to be one of my favorites it tells the story of how a man with a rough youth can go from a cold hearted scum bag to someone completely reformed and empathetic it is a touching movie and it moves along at a very good pace building up to the climax where the too men step into the ring i would like to see more titles like this and i will definitely be looking to purchase this some time, and the fact that it was filmed in my hometown is kind of cool too it really helps to relate to the movie, all in all i would give this movie a ten out of ten.. it is one of those that you want to see over and over again
    8sttaresss

    Very good drama about forgiveness and redemption

    After seeing this film at the Pan African Film Festival, I was struck not just by the importance of its message but the universal appeal of the film as a whole. This is a story that truly crosses racial boundaries. Danny Glover is excellent as usual, but the entire cast is talented, and the lead actor, Rossif Sutherland, is definitely one to watch. The story begins with a vicious attack by an almost unreedemable lead character. His journey through the prison system to the boxing ring forces him to confront his inner demons, and to ask forgiveness from those he has harmed. Definitely worth seeing at a film festival or anywhere you can find it!
    8gradyharp

    Both Sides of Forgiveness

    POOR BOY'S GAME is a little film with a big message: hate can only be altered with forgiveness, remorse and redemption. The highly respected Jamaican director Clément Virgo (episodes on 'The Wire', 'The L Word', 'Soul Food', and films 'Love Comes Down', 'Lie With Me', etc) here takes on the tough subject of racism and the accompanying backlash of consequences and with co-writer Chaz Thorne produces a small but pungent film that touches many aspects of the schism between whites and blacks in the seemingly tranquil town of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Isolating the story in such an unlikely place serves to heighten the core problems the film addresses.

    Donnie Rose (Rossif Sutherland) is released from prison, having served nine years for the brutal beating of Charles Carvery (K.C. Collins) which left the victim severely brain damaged. Upon release Donnie returns to his old neighborhood to live with his mother and find work as a security guard in a bar. Largely due to the bad influence of Donnie's belligerent and bigoted brother Keith (Greg Bryk), Donnie has to struggle with his family situation, trying to avoid the pain and guilt of his past while coping with his own dark secrets. His victim's father George (Danny Glover) stalks Donnie with the intent of killing him for the damage he has inflicted on both only his son and wife (Tonya Lee Williams), but the racial tension he encounters magnifies the underlying tragedy of the past - a factor both Donnie and George must face. Violence between the blacks and whites erupts and the resolution is to be decided in a boxing match between the superior boxer Ossie Paris (Flex Alexander) and Donnie. After a touching encounter following a tragedy, George and Donnie bond and George trains Donnie for the fight, the first sign of erasing racial tension. How the crucial fight preparations proceed and how the fight results from the resolution of the critical conflict that has eroded the town and these people forms the surprising closure of this story.

    The cast is strong with the quiet lead from Danny Glover and the smoldering, conflicted Donnie by Rossif Sutherland, the fine young Canadian actor whose father is Donald Sutherland and whose half brother is Kiefer Sutherland. The film very quietly explores other conflicts, such as Donnie's sexual and emotional life with his black cell mate in prison, adding to the exploration of human behaviors that influence interpersonal schisms and barriers. This may be a low budget movie but it is a solid work well worth viewing. Grady Harp
    6SnoopyStyle

    interesting racial content

    In a racially divided Halifax, former boxer Donnie Rose (Rossif Sutherland) gets paroled after ten years in prison. George (Danny Glover) is the father of his victim who was beaten to brain damage. During the last few years, Donnie had stopped his violence and racial anger. He returns to a hero's welcome and a party with his racist family. Professional boxer Ossie Parris (Flex Alexander) decides to get revenge by challenging him to a boxing match. Despite acrimony from both sides of the racial divide, Donnie and George form an unlikely partnership.

    This is a Canadian indie. As a boxing movie, it isn't that much. In the end, this is not really a sports movie. It is more about forgiveness, acceptance, and racial tolerance. Even more interestingly, it delves into the racially divided world of Halifax. There are moments of real power, but the movie is a bit too meandering. Rossif is too passive although I do get the acting choice. The pacing has too many slow spots. As for the ending, I like the starting move, but I didn't like where it goes. There is a lot to like in this.

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      Donnie (Rossif Sutherland) and George (Danny Glover) both fall onto their beds and begin to cry, only to be comforted by their love interests at different parts of the film. Both behave this way after an encounter with Charlie (K.C. Collins).
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      Ossie Paris: Boxing ain't no game. So you play football, you play tennis. You don't play boxing.

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    • Fecha de lanzamiento
      • 14 de marzo de 2008 (Estados Unidos)
    • País de origen
      • Canadá
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    • Locaciones de filmación
      • Halifax, Nueva Escocia, Canadá
    • Productoras
      • Astral Media
      • Canadian Television Fund
      • Conquering Lion Pictures
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      • USD 6,279
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    • Tiempo de ejecución
      • 1h 44min(104 min)
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      • Dolby Digital
    • Relación de aspecto
      • 2.35 : 1

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