24 Aug 1988
Homeboy
Johnny Walker is a cowboy and a boxer. He is very shy and a bit of a fool. He is in love with Ruby, but he cannot tell her. He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well.
Blood on the Canvas
A talented but misguided Boxer, Liam, lives balancing a life in the ring and a life of crime on the streets.
Liam (late teens to early-twenties) has had every obstacle in life thrown at him and living without a father figure has left him as the man of the house at a very young age. His neighbourhood doesn't allow the youth to chase their dreams; with drug use and prison as the usual destination for most living in the area. However, Liam has a gift for boxing with his fast-moving feet and piercing hands
Top Billed Cast
Joe Wood Liam
Jamie Broad Narrator
Dee Taggart Coach
Ryan Marks Rival Gang Leader
Johnny Bartholemew Gang Leader
Danny Curtin George
Stephen Coldbeck Prison Officer
Aidan Davies Gang Member
Terry Harkin Rival Gang Member 2
Kyle Vincent Cleghorne Rival Gang Member 3
Jodie Barchha Lang Mother
Robert Higham Brother
Jamie Davies Liam's Customer
Connor Higgins Gang Member 1
Thomas Nevin Shadowed Man
Sean Cairns Boxing Extra
Sean Boswell Gang Member 2
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