Crossing the Line (1990) (Ws)

Starring:Kenny Ireland, Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly, John Beattie (III), Amanda Walker, George Rossi, Ian Bannen, Pat Roach, Andrew Meaden, Ashleigh Thomas, Joseph Greig, Sean Scanlan, Peter Mullan, James Copeland, Macarena Domenguez, Ken Drury, Maurice RoÃ«ves, Ralph Riach, Michael Marra
Director: David Leland
Studio: Anchor Bay
Product Type: DVD

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Crossing the Line (1990) (Ws)
Starring: Kenny Ireland , Liam Neeson , Joanne Whalley , Billy Connolly , and John Beattie (III)
Director: David Leland
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0000844J0
Release Date: 2003-03-18

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Big Scottish cliche.......2005-09-15

Boy, was this movie by the numbers. Liams character was a pussy most of the time. Cutty (his boxing opponent) was far too stoic considering he was thoroughly screwed by the end of the film. The "bad" guy acted really, really, badly. He was like some confused game show host. The end of the movie sucked really badly, too. The movie might have been salvaged if Liams character had used his loot to bribe an army of drug crazed Columbians to besiege the "bad guys" faux castle, force him to OD on his coke, then celebrate with all of the deprived local townspeople in a drug crazed orgy. Instead the film ended with Liams character being celebrated as some half-ass, soon to be deceased, loser "hero". I hated this movie.

Graced By A Nobel Actor.......2005-07-28

Liam Neeson is, above all, a brilliant performer. He dominates every scene that he appears in. Truly a living legend!

The Big Mang.......2004-01-23

This was a good movie starring Liam Neeson, and Val Kilmer's wife who also starred in Willo as Sorcia. Sorry, don't remember her name.
Neeson is an out of work miner in Scotland who cannot get another job due to his criminal/political record. His so-called "friend" introduces him to a business "gentleman" and they convince him to participate in an illegal bare-knuckle fight for money. Neeson believes the money is worth it when he gets an advance on his pay but his wife doesn't trust where the money came from and takes the kids to her parent's house leaving Neeson in the care of his so-called friend and the business "gentleman".
What you shall witness must be the bloodiest, brutal fight ever shown in a movie due to the superb makeup job and camera angles. There's nothing flashy or glorious about this fight. The sound effects and everything looks very real. Hell, I even started to feel nervous for Neeson as he's walking down the corridor to the fight due to the music. You may even feel sorry for the dirty Cutty (Neeson's opponent) once you see the damage he sustains, as they both take an enormous amount of punishment from eachother. If you'd just like to see what the fight is like, you can see it on the "Ultimate Fight DVD" which should be at your local Blockbuster, but I suggest you just buy this movie instead.
There was an ulterior motive for the fight taking place, not just money either so find out the true reason and if Neeson gets his wife and kids back. Give the movie a try

Bare-knuckled ROCKY.......2003-01-10

I knew Liam could act but boy can he fight (he actually did fight in his pre-acting days--that's where he got the broken nose). This movie is about a mobster who hears about the 'Big Man', Danny Schuler (Neeson) who has a reputation for being a fierce competitor. Danny is a redundant Scottish mine worker who accepts the money for fighting bare-knuckled for the mobster. If you have never seen a bare-knuckle fight, it is much more brutal than one fought with gloves. Be prepared to see lots of blood! After the big fight, Danny finally makes some good choices--I especially like the scene when Schuler visits his opponent in the hospital and does the 'right thing'. Liam Neeson is a born actor and this movie shows how good he was even early in his career. Try it!

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Crossing the Line
Starring: Terry Farrell , Adrian Pasdar , Sumela Kay , Sherry Miller , and Barry Flatman
Director: Graeme Clifford
Manufacturer: Starlight Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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Release Date: 2003-10-28

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Big problems happen for a basketball coach (Terry Ferrell, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Becker") and her high school team when a parent violently erupts at a game. The event stirs community outrage and creates significant changes in the way future sporting events are conducted in the town. "Crossing the Line," tackles the timely and horrendous issue of parents losing control at their kids' athletic events. Inspired by true events.

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Crossing the Line [Region 2]
Starring: Terry Farrell , Adrian Pasdar , Sumela Kay , Sherry Miller , and Barry Flatman
Director: Graeme Clifford
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000D1EYQ

Crossing the Line (The Big Man) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]

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Crossing the Line (The Big Man) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]
Director: David Leland
Manufacturer: Divisa Red
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000N1E5GG

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Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0), Spanish (Subtitles), WIDESCREEN (1.66:1), SYNOPSIS: Filmmaker David Leland handled the directing chores on this British drama that stars Liam Neeson as an unemployed Scotsman whose inability to find a job threatens his family's wellbeing. Against his better judgement, Neeson is coerced into a bare-knuckle boxing match. Crossing the Line's supporting cast includes Hugh Grant, Joanne Whaley-Kilmer, Cameron Mitchell, and Billy Connolly. Adapted from a novel by William McIvanney, the film has also been released under the title The Big Man. SPECIAL FEATURES: Featurette, Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery,

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