The Boxer
ボクサー
Synopsis
In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.
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Radiance Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-02
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Bunta Sugawara
Hayato
Kentarō Shimizu
Tetsuo Tenma
Masumi Harukawa
Harumi
Hiroko Isayama
Kazuyo
Juro Kara
Referee for the Final Match
Shoichi Ozawa
Apartment Manager
Keiko Niitaka
Garasha
Yasushi Suzuki
Sushi Customer
Yoko Ran
Ina
Akira Ōizumi
Bandit
Yuka Kamebuchi
Lady in the Restaurant
Hiroshi Nawa
Yamamoto
Pancho Meguro
Gin
Tokishi Sasada
Shu
Namiko Tainaka
Hayato's Next Door Neighbor
Yutaka Nemoto
Hurricane Shanghai
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
Gym Chairman
Takashi Hio
Referee for the Final Match
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shūji Terayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Fumio Ishimori, Rio Kishida, Shūji Terayama
- Original Score
- J.A. Seazer
- Original Title
- ボクサー
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Toei Tokyo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shūji Terayama
Fumio Ishimori, Rio Kishida, Shūji Terayama
J.A. Seazer
Tatsuo Suzuki
Fumio Soda
Department Leadership Roster
Shūji Terayama
Director
Fumio Soda
Editor
Tadayuki Kuwana
Production Design
Fumio Ishimori
Screenplay
Rio Kishida
Screenplay
Shūji Terayama
Screenplay
J.A. Seazer
Original Music Composer
Tatsuo Suzuki
Director of Photography
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Boxer about?
In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.
Who directed The Boxer?
The Boxer was directed by Shūji Terayama.
Who stars in The Boxer?
The principal cast of The Boxer includes Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu, Masumi Harukawa, Hiroko Isayama, Juro Kara.
When was The Boxer released and how long is it?
The Boxer was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boxer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boxer was composed by J.A. Seazer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boxer?
The Boxer holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).