The Prize Fighter (1979) - Turner Classic Movies

The Prize Fighter


1h 39m 1979

Brief Synopsis

During the 1930s, Bags is struggling to become a successful boxer. A gangster decides to take advantage of the gullible Bags and sets up a championship match between Bags and a powerhouse called The Butcher. Too make matters worse, Bags' friend, who is the owner of his gym, has bet everything on th

Film Details

Also Known As
Prize Fighter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Sports
Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (TVC)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1

Synopsis

During the 1930s, Bags is struggling to become a successful boxer. A gangster decides to take advantage of the gullible Bags and sets up a championship match between Bags and a powerhouse called The Butcher. Too make matters worse, Bags' friend, who is the owner of his gym, has bet everything on the match to get money to save his business from being taken over by he gangster.

Film Details

Also Known As
Prize Fighter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Sports
Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (TVC)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1979

Released in United States 1979