A convict takes up boxing in prison and this brings a new meaning to his life. Once out, his trainer motivates him to become a professional boxer. He cares about only two other things, his uncomfortably close mother and absent father.
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- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Tom Berenger | ... |
Bobby Fallon
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| Mitchell Ryan | ... |
Jack / Bobby's father
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| Kristin Griffith | ... |
Michelle
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Kirk
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| Suzanne Pleshette | ... |
Kate / Bobby's mother
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| John Cassavetes | ... |
Gus / Bobby's manager
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| Bert Remsen | ... |
Jorgenson
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Anthony Charnota | ... |
Freddie
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| Bob Minor | ... |
Walker Lewis
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| Peter Hobbs | ... |
Police Sergeant
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| Jack Rader | ... |
Charlie
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Bill Elliott | ... |
Young
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| Sam Weisman | ... |
Stevens
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Felix Shuman | ... |
Gloves Official
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| Pat Billingsley | ... |
Older Official
(as Patrick Billingsley)
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Jerome Landfield | ... |
Man in Dressing Room
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| Eddy Donno | ... |
North Referee
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Marques D. Houston | ... |
Raymond North
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| Nathan Davis | ... |
Announcer
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| Ernest Robinson | ... |
North Corner
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James Andelin | ... |
Harding
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| John Roselius | ... |
Soldier Bartlett
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Leo Ranieri | ... |
Bartlett Referee
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Joe Rodgers | ... |
Reporter
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Edward Grennen | ... |
Lewis Announcer
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Stan Berg | ... |
Lewis Referee
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Charles Warfield | ... |
Curly Anderson
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Nathaniel Morgan | ... |
Anderson Referee
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Al De Rose | ... |
Anderson Corner
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| Luca Bercovici | ... |
Bellhop
(as Luca Josef Bercovici)
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Allen Van | ... |
Doctor
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Bob Smith | ... |
Ringside Reporter
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Tony Quintana | ... |
Ringside Reporter
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Edwin Jahiel | ... |
Ringside Reporter
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Clarence Davidson | ... |
Ringside Reporter
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Paul Napier | ... |
Television Reporter
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| Pat Corley | ... |
Madison Sq Garden Reporter
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Mike Evans | ... |
Fight Reporter
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| Bill Henderson | ... |
Fight Reporter
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Paul Tuerpe | ... |
Fight Reporter
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| Ji-Tu Cumbuka | ... |
Woody Shaw (uncredited)
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| Orestes Matacena | ... |
Man at the Bar (uncredited)
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| Stack Pierce | ... |
Big Moony (uncredited)
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| Dolph Sweet | ... |
Thompson (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jud Taylor | ||
Written by
| Eric Bercovici | ... | () |
| Pete Hamill | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Gerald W. Abrams | ... | executive producer |
| Herbert Hirschman | ... | producer |
| Ervin Zavada | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Billy Goldenberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Vilmos Zsigmond | ||
Editing by
| Gerard Wilson | ... | (as Gerald J. Wilson) |
Casting By
| Toni Howard | ||
Production Design by
| William Hiney | ... | (as William M. Hiney) |
Set Decoration by
| Gary Moreno | ||
Makeup Department
| Silvia Abascal | ... | key hair stylist |
| Wes Dawn | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Nick Anderson | ... | production supervisor |
| George Fenaja | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Terry Croghan | ... | second assistant director |
| Robert J. Koster | ... | first assistant director (as Robert Koster) |
| C. Tad Devlin | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Wendy Shear | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| William M. Andrews | ... | sound effects editor (as William Andrews) |
| Alan Bernard | ... | production sound mixer |
Stunts
| Eddy Donno | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ted White | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael E. Matteson | ... | dolly grip |
| Jim Plannette | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Darryl Levine | ... | costumer |
| Vicki Sánchez | ... | costumer (as Vicki Sanchez) |
Location Management
| Don Garrison | ... | location manager |
| Terry Gusto | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| James D. Young | ... | music editor (as James Young) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ana Maria Quintana | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Steve Bonner | ... | production van driver |
Additional Crew
| Sandy Dvore | ... | title visualization |
| Kevin Barry Howe | ... | production assistant |
| Sioux Richards | ... | misc crew |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1979) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Independent Television (1980) (United Kingdom) (tv) (under the "Best Sellers" banner)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (recorded by)
- Lynn Stalmaster & Associates (casting by)
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Did You Know?
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