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# The Boxer (1997): cast and crew

37 cast and 31 crew, as credited (TMDB). Cast in billing order.

## Cast

- [Daniel Day-Lewis](https://film.one/person/daniel-day-lewis.md) as Danny Flynn
- [Emily Watson](https://film.one/person/emily-watson.md) as Maggie Hamill
- [Brian Cox](https://film.one/person/brian-cox.md) as Joe Hamill
- [Ken Stott](https://film.one/person/ken-stott.md) as Ike Weir
- [Gerard McSorley](https://film.one/person/gerard-mcsorley.md) as Harry
- [David Hayman](https://film.one/person/david-hayman.md) as Joe Hamill's Aide
- [Kenneth Cranham](https://film.one/person/kenneth-cranham.md) as Matt MaGuire
- [Lorraine Pilkington](https://film.one/person/lorraine-pilkington.md) as Bride
- [Niall Shanahan](https://film.one/person/niall-shanahan.md) as Groom
- [John Wall](https://film.one/person/john-wall.md) as Priest
- [Maria McDermottroe](https://film.one/person/maria-mcdermottroe.md) as Betty
- [Eleanor Methven](https://film.one/person/eleanor-methven.md) as Patsy
- Ciarán Fitzgerald as Liam
- Paul Ronan as Eddie's Cornerman
- [Liam Carney](https://film.one/person/liam-carney.md) as Mr. Walsh
- Veronica Duffy as Mrs. Walsh
- Des Braiden as Mr. Orr
- Joan Brosnan Walsh as Mrs Orr
- [Ian McElhinney](https://film.one/person/ian-mcelhinney.md) as Reggie Bell
- [Brian Milligan](https://film.one/person/brian-milligan.md) as Ned
- Sean Donaghy as Mickey
- Nye Heron as Eddie's Trainer
- Mick Tohill as Billy Patterson
- Clayon Stewart as Akim
- Gavin Kennedy as Bootsy
- [Britta Smith](https://film.one/person/britta-smith.md) as Mrs Boots
- Peter Sheridan as Peter Mallon
- [Joan Sheehy](https://film.one/person/joan-sheehy.md) as Agnes
- Jer O'Leary as Timekeeper - London Fight
- Mark Mulholland as Old Man in Gym
- John Cowley as Old Man in Gym
- Don Foley as Old Man in Gym
- Vinny Murphy as Danny's Supporter
- [Tom Bell](https://film.one/person/tom-bell.md) as Mr Maguire (uncredited)
- Frances Tomelty as Mrs Maguire (uncredited)
- Tom Maguire as Policeman at Checkpoint
- Paul Markey as Firefighter

## Directing

- [Jim Sheridan](https://film.one/person/jim-sheridan.md): Director

## Writing

- [Jim Sheridan](https://film.one/person/jim-sheridan.md): Writer
- [Terry George](https://film.one/person/terry-george.md): Writer

## Production

- Nye Heron: Associate Producer
- Nuala Moiselle: Casting
- [Arthur Lappin](https://film.one/person/arthur-lappin.md): Producer
- [Jim Sheridan](https://film.one/person/jim-sheridan.md): Producer

## Camera

- [Chris Menges](https://film.one/person/chris-menges.md): Director of Photography

## Editing

- [Clive Barrett](https://film.one/person/clive-barrett.md): Editor
- [Gerry Hambling](https://film.one/person/gerry-hambling.md): Editor

## Sound and music

- [Maurice Seezer](https://film.one/person/maurice-seezer.md): Original Music Composer
- [Gavin Friday](https://film.one/person/gavin-friday.md): Original Music Composer
- Sylvia Menno: Dialogue Editor
- Marko Costanzo: Foley Artist
- Tom Fleischman: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

## Art

- [Brian Morris](https://film.one/person/brian-morris.md): Production Design
- Richard Earl: Art Direction
- Fiona Daly: Art Direction

## Costume and make-up

- Muriel Bell: Hairstylist
- Morag Ross: Hairstylist
- Jan Archibald: Hairstylist
- [Joan Bergin](https://film.one/person/joan-bergin.md): Costume Design
- Melissa Lackersteen: Hairstylist
- Fiona Hogan: Makeup Artist
- Dee Tormey: Hairstylist
- Morna Ferguson: Makeup Artist

## Crew

- Brendan Gunn: Dialogue Coach
- Gerry Grennell: Dialogue Coach
- Mark Griffin: Special Effects Technician
- Patrick Condren: Stunt Coordinator
- Joe Condren: Stunts

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