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KING OF THE GYPSIES


 

Synopsis:

A true story about Bartley Gorman; a bareknuckle fighter from the Midlands who was champion of the Gypsy fiting circuit. Gorman was a legend in the brutal world of illegal prize-fighting. The movie intends to lifts the lid on a secret sub-culture where the title "King of the Gypsies" has been claimed or given over the centuries to many different people. The film is expected to show how the extent of the power associated with the title effect its holder.

Paddy's role:

Bartley Gorman a traveller who was the undefeated champion at Bare-knuckle boxing in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Between the years of 1972 and 1992 he held the title of Bareknuckle Champion of Great Britain & Ireland, simply called the 'King of the Gypsies'. He was the most famous bareknuckle boxer of recent times, in Britain if not the World.


Director:

  • Shane Meadows

Known Cast:

  • Paddy Considine - Bartley Gorman

Killer Quote:

TBA

 
 
 
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