Crossing the Line (1990)
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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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, (more)
- Director(s):
- David Leland
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Crossing the Line
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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Crossing the Line
- Liam Neeson - Danny Scoular
- Ian Bannen - Matt Mason
- Maurice Roeves - Cam Colvin
- Rab Affleck - Cutty Dawson
- Julie Graham - Melanie
- John Beattie - Beth's Father
- Juliet Cadzow - Margaret Mason
- Joseph Greig - Willie
- Evan J. Klisser - Josh Kapinski
- Peter Mullan - Vince
- Colleen Morris - Megan
- Andrew Meaden - Wee Danny
- Michael Marra - Alex the Butcher
- John Stafford
- John Williams - Leroy
- Simon Poland - Freddie
- John Saxon - Jack Kagan
- Vernon Wells - Steve Sinclair
- Ashleigh Thomas - Young Kate
- Jack Shepherd - Referee
- George Rossi - Eddie
- Rick Hearst - Rick Kagan
- Ivan Dean - Gang Member 2
- Ken Drury - Stalker
- Joanne Whalley - Beth Scoular
- Billy Connolly - Frankie
- Hugh Grant - Gordon
- Tom Watson - Tommy Brogan
- Pat Roach - Billy
- Nadia Bilchick - Nurse
- Carla Cann - Fiona Mason
- Douglas Henshall - Davie Dawson
- Ralph Riach - Laundry Manager
- Carol Ann Muir - Sandra
- Cameron Mitchell - Sheriff Williams
- Phil McCall - Sandy the Chemist
- Diki Lerner - Zing
- Jonathan Hackett - Roddy Stewart
- Susie Figgis
- Paul L. Smith - Joe Kapinski
- James Whyle - O'Rourke
- Amanda Walker - Beth's Mother
- Subash Singh Pal - Drinker
- Sean Scanlon - Alan
- Kenny Ireland - Tony
- James Copeland - Sam
- Macarena Domenguez - Woman at Pool
- Anthony Fridjhon - Commentator
- Director(s):
- David Leland
- Writer(s):
- Don MacPherson
- Producer(s):
- Stephen Woolley, Gregory Vanger, Nik Powell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Violence, Substance Abuse, Profanity, Nudity, Questionable for Children, Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content, Graphic Violence)
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