The Fighter
Synopsis
Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
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The Fighter (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-06
Top Cast
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Richard Norton
Ryan Travers
Benny Urquidez
Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
Glenn Ruehland
Zach
Erica Van Wagener
Katie Travers
Franco Guerrero
Chai Wat
Ramon D'Salva
Pinai
Angel Confiado
Quan
Gerald McCoy
Mr. Travers
Helen McNeely
Mrs. Travers
Graham Monro
Shipyard Manager
Ursula Marquez
Doctor
Tommy Romulo
Ring Announcer
Shirley Tesoro
Girlfriend
Carlos Padilla Jr.
International Boxing Referee
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Maharaj
- Screenplay & Story
- Noah Blough
- Original Title
- The Fighter
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Walanar Group, Carl-Phil Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Maharaj
Noah Blough, Anthony Maharaj
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Maharaj
Director
Noah Blough
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighter
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What is The Fighter about?
Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
Who directed The Fighter?
The Fighter was directed by Anthony Maharaj.
Who stars in The Fighter?
The principal cast of The Fighter includes Richard Norton, Benny Urquidez, Glenn Ruehland, Erica Van Wagener, Franco Guerrero.
When was The Fighter released and how long is it?
The Fighter was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighter?
The Fighter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).