The Boxer
Un uomo dalla pelle dura
“They taught him how to fight... He already knew how to kill!”
Synopsis
Boxer Teddy Wilcox leaves his manager and relocates. He finds Nick, a manager/trainer. Before Wilcox's first fight, Nick receives a threat-- Wilcox loses, or Nick will die.
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Top Cast
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Robert Blake
Teddy 'Cherokee' Wilcox / Teddy Wilson
Catherine Spaak
Claire, Nick's daughter
Ernest Borgnine
Captain Perkins
Gabriele Ferzetti
Nick La Caterina / Tony La Monica
Tomas Milian
Hippy
Gianni Di Segni
Alan
Orazio Orlando
Mike Durrell / Mike Dugall
Emilio Messina
Chink / Cinc - Bookmaker
Camille Keaton
Teddy’s Girlfriend in Flashbacks
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Prosperi
- Screenplay & Story
- Armando Crispino, Don Carlos Dunaway, Lucio Battistrada, Adriano Bolzoni
- Original Title
- Un uomo dalla pelle dura
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Cinegai, White Mountain Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Prosperi
Armando Crispino, Don Carlos Dunaway, Lucio Battistrada, Adriano Bolzoni
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Prosperi
Director
Armando Crispino
Writer
Don Carlos Dunaway
Writer
Lucio Battistrada
Writer
Adriano Bolzoni
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Boxer
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What is The Boxer about?
Boxer Teddy Wilcox leaves his manager and relocates. He finds Nick, a manager/trainer. Before Wilcox's first fight, Nick receives a threat-- Wilcox loses, or Nick will die.
Who directed The Boxer?
The Boxer was directed by Franco Prosperi.
Who stars in The Boxer?
The principal cast of The Boxer includes Robert Blake, Catherine Spaak, Ernest Borgnine, Gabriele Ferzetti, Tomas Milian.
When was The Boxer released and how long is it?
The Boxer was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boxer?
The Boxer holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).