Clifton Collins Jr gets a rare leading role in director
Clint Bentley's racetrack drama Jockey. The film sees Collins Jr play an aging jockey who sees one last potential
shot at glory when his trainer (Molly Parker) acquires a promising
new horse. Things are complicated by the arrival of a young rider (Moises Arias) who claims to be his son.
Jockey is in UK cinemas from February 4th.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
An aging jockey (Clifton Collins Jr.), hopes to win one last title for his longtime trainer (Molly Parker), who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years – and injuries – have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider (Moises Arias), who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under his wing,further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream.