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5.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR19521h 18mUnited States of America

The Fighter

“With battering fists and roaring rifle he smashed his way to glory!”

Synopsis

A boxer, in Mexico, sets out to avenge the murder of his family by using the money from his winnings to purchase weapons.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 23, 1952

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Herbert Kline
Screenplay & Story
Jack London, Herbert Kline, Aben Kandel
Original Title
The Fighter
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Alex Gottlieb Productions, G-H Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Herbert Kline

Screenplay & Story

Jack London, Herbert Kline, Aben Kandel

Film Editing

Edward Mann

Producers

Alex Gottlieb

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jack London

Department Leadership Roster

Herbert Kline

Director

Alex Gottlieb

Producer

Herbert Kline

Writer

Aben Kandel

Writer

Edward Mann

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fighter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighter

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Fighter about?

A boxer, in Mexico, sets out to avenge the murder of his family by using the money from his winnings to purchase weapons.

Who directed The Fighter?

The Fighter was directed by Herbert Kline.

Who stars in The Fighter?

The principal cast of The Fighter includes Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown, Lee J. Cobb, Frank Silvera, Roberta Haynes.

When was The Fighter released and how long is it?

The Fighter was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Is The Fighter based on a book or true story?

The Fighter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighter?

The Fighter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).