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Slapper (2008)

2008-06-21 · 15m · EN
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A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...

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Chiwetel EjioforDirector, Writer

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Nathaniel GleedNathaniel GleedJamesKieran BewKieran BewPeterIain GlenIain GlenRed / Michael SimmonsBill NighyBill NighyArnold PercyBenedict WongBenedict WongDavidCal MacAninchCal MacAninchJack / Lad 1Melanie KilburnMelanie KilburnMaryPeter WightPeter WightStuartCarey MulliganCarey MulliganSusanLloyd HutchinsonLloyd HutchinsonLandlordPhaldut SharmaPhaldut SharmaRefereeBen WatersBen WatersLad

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What is Slapper about?

A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...

How long is Slapper?

Slapper has a runtime of 15 minutes.