Rise of the Underdog
"Rise of the Underdog" follows the true story of young nurse, Will McIntyre, who has his freedom taken after a one-night stand leads to a false allegation of rape. Found guilty upon trial, Will is sent to maximum-security prison where he meets Jimmy, a hardened inmate infamous for a string of armed robberies. Jimmy is positively impacted by Will's courage and struggle to survive. Meanwhile, a QC Barrister, Julie Nile, is challenged to compromise status and salary to prove his innocence.
- Released
- 2013
Details
Release year: 2013
Storyline
"Rise of the Underdog" follows the true story of young nurse, Will McIntyre, who has his freedom taken after a one-night stand leads to a false allegation of rape. Found guilty upon trial, Will is sent to maximum-security prison where he meets Jimmy, a hardened inmate infamous for a string of armed robberies. Jimmy is positively impacted by Will's courage and struggle to survive. Meanwhile, a QC Barrister, Julie Nile, is challenged to compromise status and salary to prove his innocence.
Top credits
- Tade Adepoyibi — Trish Billet
- Susan Ador — Jury Member
- Hardy Awadjie — Court Bailiff Paxton
- Emma Baldwin — Felicity Renshaw