Fat City
“Life is what happens in between rounds.”
Synopsis
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions.
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Fat City - Trailer | CrackleOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-07
Top Cast
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Stacy Keach
Tully
Jeff Bridges
Ernie
Susan Tyrrell
Oma
Candy Clark
Faye
Nicholas Colasanto
Ruben
Art Aragon
Babe
Curtis Cokes
Earl
Sixto Rodriguez
Lucero
Billy Walker
Wes
Wayne Mahan
Buford
Ruben Navarro
Fuentes
Al Silvani
Referee at Tully-Lucero Fight (uncredited)
Álvaro López
Rosales (uncredited)
Carl D. Parker
Paymaster (uncredited)
Bill Riddle
Boxer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Gardner
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Fat City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
Leonard Gardner
Marvin Hamlisch
Richard Moore, Conrad Hall
Walter Thompson
Ray Stark, John Huston
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Stark
Producer
John Huston
Director
Walter Thompson
Editor
John Huston
Producer
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Leonard Gardner
Screenplay
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fat City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fat City about?
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions.
Who directed Fat City?
Fat City was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Fat City?
The principal cast of Fat City includes Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark, Nicholas Colasanto.
When was Fat City released and how long is it?
Fat City was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Fat City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fat City was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
Is Fat City based on a book or true story?
Fat City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leonard Gardner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fat City?
Fat City holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).