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Shiner (2002)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:6

Rotten:7

Average Rating:5.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Michael Caine stars in this British crime drama as Billy "Shiner" Simpson, a former boxer who, after ruining his chances at becoming a champ is now a small time boxing promoter representing his son... [More]

Starring: Michael Caine, Martin Landau, Frances Barber, Frank Harper

Director: John Irvin

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Reviews for Shiner

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Opening with some contrived banter, cliches and some loose ends, the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half.

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01/30/02

Jane Crowther

BBC

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