Lionel
2008•1h 20m•
★4.2(2 ratings)
Documentary
Overview
Lionel Rose, Australia's first Aboriginal world champion boxing hero - the man behind the myth
Director
Eddie MartinWriters
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Lionel Rose, Australia's first Aboriginal world champion boxing hero - the man behind the myth
Himself
The runtime is 80 minutes (1h 20m).
The film was directed by Eddie Martin.
The screenplay was written by David Tiley and Eddie Martin.
The score was composed by Cezary Skubiszewski.
Cinematography was handled by Germain McMicking.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1274274.
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Lionel
Released
English
Australia
