An Irish-American boxing promoter goes back to Ireland looking for a fighter he can turn into the next heavyweight champion, and comes across a blacksmith he believes has potential. The only problem is, the blacksmith isn't interested.
If you are looking for a gritty sports drama, look literally anywhere else. Laughing Irish Eyes is the kind of movie that thinks a good boxing match needs a musical interlude, and if you hate old-school sentimentality, you should stay far away from this one. The premise is classic: loud American promoter shows up in a...
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"If you are looking for a gritty sports drama, look literally anywhere else. Laughing Irish Eyes is the kind of movie that thinks a good boxing match needs a musical interlude, and if you hate old-school sentimentality, you should stay far away from this one. The premise is classic: loud American promoter shows up in a sleepy Irish village, spots a guy with big shoulders, and decides he is going to make him a star. It is basically a cartoon version of Ireland. Everyone is either singing or being..."
Stanley Rauh, Ben Ryan, Sidney Sutherland, Olive Cooper, Wallace Sullivan
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