Welcome to the Punch 2013

Overview

Welcome to the Punch is a 2013 British action crime thriller film written and directed by Eran Creevy. The film stars James McAvoy, Mark Strong, Andrea Riseborough, and David Morrissey. The screenplay for the project was previously included on the 2010 Brit List, which recognizes notable unproduced screenplays within the British film industry.

The plot follows the story of notorious criminal Jacob Sternwood, who is forced to return to London. His arrival provides detective Max Lewinsky with one final opportunity to capture the man he has pursued for years. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes and was released in the United States on March 27, 2013. It is categorized under the action, adventure, and crime genres. The production features a cast that includes James McAvoy as Max Lewinsky and Mark Strong as Jacob Sternwood. The film is also known by the title Take Down in some international markets. It remains a work of fiction centered on the professional conflict between a law enforcement officer and a career criminal.