The Opponent
Qualcuno Pagherà
Synopsis
Greene plays an up and coming boxer with a powerful right hand and a heart of gold. He works night shifts in a bar and has a girlfriend whose father played by Ernest Borgnine disapproves of the relationship thinking Greene is a no good for nothing loser. To prove himself Greene catches the attention of a local boxing promoter played by Giuliano Gemma who decides to make a champion out of his newfound protégé.
Top Cast
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Daniel Greene
Bobby Mulligan
Giuliano Gemma
Martin Duranti
Ernest Borgnine
Victor
Keely Shaye Brosnan
Anne
Mary Stavin
Gilda Duranti
Bill Wohrman
Larry
James Warring
Eddy
A.J. Duhe
Baby
Herb Goldstein
Doctor
Ruben Rabasa
Olly
Gregg Todd Davis
Punk
Edgar Allan Poe IV
Punk
Lenny Moore
Duncan
Scotty Gallin
Pappy
Mark McCraken
Don
Reggie Pierre
Punk
Rocky Golio
Rocky
Rhonda S. Lundstead
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Martino
- Screenplay & Story
- Sauro Scavolini, Sergio Martino, Maria Perrone Capano, Robert Brodie Booth
- Original Score
- Luciano Michelini
- Original Title
- Qualcuno Pagherà
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Medusa Distribuzione, National Cinematografica, Dania Film, Reteitalia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Martino
Sauro Scavolini, Sergio Martino, Maria Perrone Capano, Robert Brodie Booth, Luciano Martino
Luciano Michelini
Giancarlo Ferrando
Eugenio Alabiso
Luciano Martino
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Martino
Director
Sauro Scavolini
Screenplay
Sergio Martino
Screenplay
Maria Perrone Capano
Screenplay
Robert Brodie Booth
Screenplay
Federico Padovan
Production Design
Valentina Di Palma
Costume Design
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Luciano Michelini
Original Music Composer
Giancarlo Ferrando
Director of Photography
Luciano Martino
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Opponent
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What is The Opponent about?
Greene plays an up and coming boxer with a powerful right hand and a heart of gold. He works night shifts in a bar and has a girlfriend whose father played by Ernest Borgnine disapproves of the relationship thinking Greene is a no good for nothing loser. To prove himself Greene catches the attention of a local boxing promoter played by Giuliano Gemma who decides to make a champion out of his newfound protégé.
Who directed The Opponent?
The Opponent was directed by Sergio Martino.
Who stars in The Opponent?
The principal cast of The Opponent includes Daniel Greene, Giuliano Gemma, Ernest Borgnine, Keely Shaye Brosnan, Mary Stavin.
When was The Opponent released and how long is it?
The Opponent was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Opponent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Opponent was composed by Luciano Michelini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Opponent?
The Opponent holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).