Bound by the past, fighting for redemption
Tough comedy drama set in Glasgow. Former enforcer Jimmy exits jail a changed man, but both his criminal boss and a corrupt copper think he's bluffing.
Lenny Quinn
The film's tagline is: "Bound by the past, fighting for redemption"
The runtime is 153 minutes (2h 33m).
The film was directed by Norman Stone.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0385077.
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Mixed
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Man Dancin'
Released
English
United Kingdom
