
The Force: The Michael Watson Story
Overview
The Force: The Michael Watson Story is a powerful and emotionally charged feature film inspired by the real-life events that changed British boxing forever.
Top Cast

Victor Hugo
Michael Watson
Joyce Grey-Carter
Joan Watson

Nick Moran
Barry Hearn
Michael Gukas
Chris Eubank

Michael McKell
Frank Warren

Fabrizio Santino
Jimmy Tibbs

Wil Johnson
Lennard Ballack

Vic Waghorn
Roy Francis

Carl Wharton
Mr. Justice Ian Kennedy
David Gelmini
Boxing Spectator
Poppy Anne Williams
Court Usher

Khali Best
Gerald McClellan
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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