Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story(2001)
Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story Synopsis
Little did Michael Watson know that when he stepped into the ring on 21 September 1991 to fight Chris Eubank for the World Boxing Organisation Super Middleweight title, it was a fight that would nearly cost him his life. Ten years on, Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story, tells of his remarkable recovery from the brink of death and features his first public meeting with Eubank.
Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story (2001) is a documentary film directed by Neil Blewett, released on September 13, 2001 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Michael Watson, Chris Eubank, Roy Francis and Steven Hartley.
- Director:
- Neil Blewett
- Writers:
- Neil Blewett
- Production:
- Scallywag Pictures, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Watson
Michael Watson
as Self
Chris Eubank
as Self
- Roy Francis
Roy Francis
as Self
Steven Hartley
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Neil Blewett, written by Neil Blewett.
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Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story?
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The main cast of Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story (2001) includes Michael Watson, Chris Eubank, Roy Francis and Steven Hartley. The film was directed by Neil Blewett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story released?
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Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story was released on September 13, 2001 and runs for 49m.