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Slapper

Name: Slapper
Director: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-06-21
Duration: 15 min
Rating: 3.5
Cast: Nathaniel Gleed, Kieran Bew, Iain Glen, Bill Nighy, Benedict Wong

2008 0hr : 15m Drama ★ 3.5

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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Nathaniel GleedJames

Kieran BewPeter

Iain GlenRed / Michael Simmons

Bill NighyArnold Percy

Benedict WongDavid

Cal MacAninchJack / Lad 1

Melanie KilburnMary

Peter WightStuart

Carey MulliganSusan

Lloyd HutchinsonLandlord

Phaldut SharmaReferee

Ben WatersLad

Carl ChurchillLad

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Is Slapper right for you?

Why it may be worth watching

Slapper combines Drama elements in one feature.
The principal cast includes Nathaniel Gleed, Kieran Bew, Iain Glen.

Who may enjoy it

Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.

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