Project Detail

Knuckle

Synopsis

An epic 12 year journey into in the world of an Irish Traveller community, Knuckle takes us inside their brutal, secretive and exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting lives.
 
Chronicling a history of violent feuding between rival families, the story focuses on two brothers as they fight for their reputations and the honour of their family name.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
93 mins
Format
DigiBeta
Director
Ian Palmer 1st Feature
Producer
Teddy Leifer, Ian Palmer
Executive Producer
Alan Maher, Nick Fraser
Editor
Ollie Huddlestone
Director of Photography
Ian Palmer, Michael Doyle
Composer
Ilan Eshkuri
Principal cast
James Quinn McDonagh, Michael Quinn McDonagh, Paddy Quinn McDonagh

Production Status

Production Company

RISE Films

46 Berwick Street
London
W1F 8SG
UK
Tel: +44(0)20 3214 6072
Fax: +44(0)20 3214 6070

Sales Company

Revolver Entertainment

10 Lambton Place
London
W11 2SH
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7243 4300
Fax: +44 (0)20 7243 4302

Content Film International

19 Heddon St
London
W1B 4BG
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7851 6500
Fax: +44 (0)20 7851 6506

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