Shiner (2000 film)

Shiner
Original theatrical poster
Directed by	John Irvin
Produced by	Geoffrey Reeve Jim Reeve Barry Townsley
Written by	Scott Cherry
Starring	Michael Caine Martin Landau Frances Barber Frank Harper Andy Serkis Matthew Marsden Kenneth Cranham
Music by	Paul Grabowsky
Cinematography	Mike Molloy
Edited by	Ian Crafford
Distributed by	Miramax
Release date	2000
Running time	99 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Shiner is a 2000 film written by Scott Cherry and directed by John Irvin and starring Michael Caine and Martin Landau. It was shot in London.

Plot

The story centers on Billy "Shiner" Simpson (Caine) a boxing promoter banned from legitimate fights until he finds a promising start in his son Eddie. The night of the fight sees Eddie killed, and Simpson suspects rival Frank Spedding (Landau). Billy seeks revenge, only to grow mad as his suspicions draw closer to home.

Cast

• Michael Caine as Billy "Shiner" Simpson
• Martin Landau as Frank Spedding
• Frances Barber as Georgie
• Frank Harper as Jeff "Stoney" Stone
• Andy Serkis as Mel
• Matthew Marsden as Eddie "Golden Boy" Simpson
• Kenneth Cranham as Gibson "Gibbo"

Reception

Jane Crowther of the BBC said, "A Lear-like construction serves well to show the gradual unraveling of a ruthlessly ambitious man trading on familial loyalty and past glory."^[1]

The score by Paul Grabowsky effectively creates a disturbing and sinister mood.

References

External links

• Shiner on IMDb
• Shiner at Rotten Tomatoes