The Prize Fighter
Synopsis
"Bags" the boxer (Tim Conway) and his manager, Shake (Don Knotts), are quite a pair: One is a dim bulb, and the other has a mean streak. Times are tough and they must save their gym, so they line up some money making fights. But when Bags and Shake discover that the bouts have been rigged, they end up with their backs to the wall and must fight back -- literally.
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Don Knotts
Shake
Tim Conway
Bags
David Wayne
Pop Morgan
Cisse Cameron
Polly
Robin Clarke
Mike
Holly Conover
Judy
Alfred E. Covington
Ring Announcer
Bill Crabb
Turk
Kenneth Daniel
Stubby
Mike DeFabis
Referee #2
Joe Dorsey
Stranger
J. Don Ferguson
Referee #1
Dan Fitzgerald
Big John
Charles Franzen
Reporter #1
Les Hatfield
Champ
Ted Henning
Jimmy
Charles R. Honce Jr.
Dale
Edith Ivey
Tough Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Preece
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- The Prize Fighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Hen's Tooth Vidoes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Preece
Peter Matz
Jacques Haitkin
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Wanda Dell, Lang Elliott, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard E. Butler
Stunt Coordinator
Wanda Dell
Producer
Lang Elliott
Producer
Charlie Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
Michael Preece
Director
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Editor
Roger Corman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prize Fighter
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What is The Prize Fighter about?
"Bags" the boxer (Tim Conway) and his manager, Shake (Don Knotts), are quite a pair: One is a dim bulb, and the other has a mean streak. Times are tough and they must save their gym, so they line up some money making fights. But when Bags and Shake discover that the bouts have been rigged, they end up with their backs to the wall and must fight back -- literally.
Who directed The Prize Fighter?
The Prize Fighter was directed by Michael Preece.
Who stars in The Prize Fighter?
The principal cast of The Prize Fighter includes Don Knotts, Tim Conway, David Wayne, Cisse Cameron, Robin Clarke.
When was The Prize Fighter released and how long is it?
The Prize Fighter was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prize Fighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prize Fighter was composed by Peter Matz.