The Fighter

Name: The Fighter
Released: 1983
Rating: 77.375
Cast: Gregory Harrison, Glynnis O'Connor, Pat Hingle, Steve Inwood, Susan Kellermann

1983·Movie

1h 36min

Ratings

77/100

My ScoreNot Rated

5.9

79|8.1

91|89

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About

Vietnam war veteran Merle is working as concierge. His small salary and the one of his wife Rindy are just enough to survive. Thus when Merle hears that there will be an amateur boxing fight he decides to participate.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama Boxing Film
Mood: TenseEmotionalInspiringGrittyTriumphant
Themes: Family BondsOvercoming AdversitySacrificeRedemptionPursuit Of Dreams
Plot: Underdog StoryTraining MontagePersonal GrowthFamily DramaTitle FightSacrifice For FamilyUnfair Match FixingSibling Rivalry
Pacing: Increasing IntensityGradual Build
Narrative: Flashbacks
Dialog: Emotional ConversationsInspirational Monologues
Character Types: MentorHeroBrother
Time: 1980s
Place: Boxing RingsUrban Gyms
Cinematic Style: Slow Motion SequencesGritty Realism
Costume and Set: Boxing GlovesBoxing Shorts

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

David Lowell Rich

Cast

Gregory Harrison

Merle Banks

Glynnis O'Connor

Rindy Banks

Pat Hingle

Henry Banks

Steve Inwood

Toby

Susan Kellermann

Monty

Susan Krebs

Theresa

Roxanne Reese

Caren

Robert Englund

Charlie

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