Slapper

Name: Slapper
Director: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Released: 2008-06-21
Duration: 15 min
Rating: 3.5
Cast: Nathaniel Gleed, Kieran Bew, Iain Glen, Bill Nighy, Benedict Wong

Jun 21, 2008 · 15m · Drama

⭐ 3.5· 2 votes

Director Chiwetel Ejiofor

Writer Chiwetel Ejiofor

Overview

A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...