The Man. The Myth. The Celebrity.|Oct. 09, 2008|United Kingdom|92 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Crime;Drama
Description: The movie “Bronson” (2008) is available for download in English in both 720p and 480p resolutions. The storyline begins with the protagonist, Peterson, narrating his early delinquent life with self-deprecating humor. Sometimes dressed in prison attire, he shares his story directly with the camera; at other times, he recounts his experiences in a vaudeville-style theater, engaging with a live audience. The film unfolds as a surreal narrative, blending connected vignettes with vaudeville interludes.
Peterson details episodes of crime and violence that lead to his first prison sentence of seven years. While his mother hopes for an early release, his violent behavior in prison extends his sentence beyond seven years. He is transferred to a psychiatric hospital, where he continues to rebel and is given medication that he claims weakens him physically. His first escape attempt involves slowly walking toward the exit, only to be sent back by a staff member. Later, he tries to escape by attempting to strangle a fellow detainee who is revealed to be a pedophile, but he is apprehended before succeeding. Peterson emphasizes to the audience that, despite his lengthy prison time and solitary confinement, he has never killed anyone.
In the theater, Peterson shows footage of a rooftop protest during which he claims to have caused “tens of millions of pounds in damage.” He attributes this destruction to the government’s decision to declare him “sane” and release him. After a brief reunion with his parents, he visits his eccentric Uncle Jack, who reintroduces him to an old prison mate. This acquaintance promises to set him up as a bare-knuckle boxer and gives him the name Charles Bronson, inspired by the American actor.
Bronson embraces the violence and showmanship of bare-knuckle boxing. Dissatisfied with his modest earnings, he increases the stakes by fighting two opponents simultaneously and even battling a dog. He proposes to a woman, stealing a thousand-pound ring in hopes of winning her hand. She declines, and after only sixty-nine days of freedom, Bronson is sent back to prison.
Cast director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Cast actor: Tom Hardy, Matt King, James Lance, Kelly Adams, Katy Barker, Amanda Burton, Andrew Forbes, Jon House, Juliet Oldfield, Mark Powley
Original name: Bronson