Pierce Brosnan is Brendan Ingle in 'Prince' Naseem Hamed biopic Giant
Amir El-Masry (A Haunting in Venice, SAS: Rogue Heroes, Industry) stars as Naseem 'Naz' Hamed opposite Brosnan in the film, which is written and directed by Rowan Athale (The Rise, Gangs of London, Strange But True).
Giant is executive produced by Rocky star Sylvester Stallone.
The synopsis says Giant is "based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British Yemeni boxing champion 'Prince' Naseem 'Naz' Hamed".
"Charting his inspiring rags-to-riches underdog tale from his humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming champion of the world and a global sporting icon in the 1990s, the film explores the unlikely and tender relationship between Naz and his Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle; and the instrumental role that Ingle played on his road to success," the synopsis continues.
Brendan Ingle, who trained numerous world and European champions, died in Sheffield in May 2018 after a brain haemorrhage. He was 77.
Paying tribute after Brendan Ingle's death, Naseem Hamed said: "I can honestly say that if it were not for Brendan Ingle, I would not have achieved all I did in the sport of boxing."
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