My Name Is Lenny

My Name Is Lenny

1h 31m 5.8/10

Overview

The life story of one of Britain's most notorious bare-knuckle fighters, Lenny McLean, also known as "The Guv'nor".

Director

Ron Scalpello

Top Billed Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

Leslie Salmon

Nick Moran

Nick Moran

Johnny Bootnose

Rita Tushingham

Rita Tushingham

Reenie Joyce

Josh Helman

Josh Helman

Lenny McLean

Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping

Roy Shaw

Chanel Cresswell

Chanel Cresswell

Valerie McLean

Reviews

Reno

Reno

2/4/2018

6/10

**Lenny, the daddy cool!** Another boxing film based on a real person. Not exactly the sports film with actions you want to see. Because it is about the underground boxing theme with less traditional. So it is not like a real heroism story. Lanny, an orphan grew up with his abusive step-dad, developed a tough character. Being aggressive made him a champion at the barehanded street fights. With poverty ridden, now he's trying his luck on the underground boxing, which drastically brings a big change in his life. Usually biographical film fascinates. Because their achievements are hard earned. So their rise in life inspires thousands of people who watch the film. This was not the same kind. But it had some good side too. The story was okay, though the performances totally annoyed me. That's the main reason I consider it an average. It might be the right depiction of the character Lenny, but cinematically not right. Maybe different cast would have brought different, appropriate result. Only being a biopic is the reason it's worth a watch, but nothing else worked for it. _6/10_

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