Assault in the Ring
Synopsis
On June 16, 1983, in front of a capacity crowd of 25,000 at Madison Square Garden, the lives of two young men were forever changed during a controversial boxing match. A tough club fighter from Puerto Rico named Luis Resto fought Billy Collins Jr., an Irish golden boy, for ten grueling rounds. Resto was declared the winner, but within minutes, was accused of tampering with the padding in his gloves - in effect brutalizing Collins Jr. with his bare fists for thirty minutes. More than two decades later, Luis Resto is still a broken man shouldering the burden of his opponent's death; a prison sentence; and a lifetime ban from boxing. Resto relives that infamous night in New York City and exposes the sport's dark side - unfolding an emotional story which finally reveals the truth.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-28
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Drath
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Drath, Aaron Cohen
- Original Title
- Assault in the Ring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Drath
Eric Drath, Aaron Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Drath
Writer
Eric Drath
Director
Aaron Cohen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Assault in the Ring about?
On June 16, 1983, in front of a capacity crowd of 25,000 at Madison Square Garden, the lives of two young men were forever changed during a controversial boxing match. A tough club fighter from Puerto Rico named Luis Resto fought Billy Collins Jr., an Irish golden boy, for ten grueling rounds. Resto was declared the winner, but within minutes, was accused of tampering with the padding in his gloves - in effect brutalizing Collins Jr. with his bare fists for thirty minutes. More than two decades later, Luis Resto is still a broken man shouldering the burden of his opponent's death; a prison sentence; and a lifetime ban from boxing. Resto relives that infamous night in New York City and exposes the sport's dark side - unfolding an emotional story which finally reveals the truth.
Who directed Assault in the Ring?
Assault in the Ring was directed by Eric Drath.
Who stars in Assault in the Ring?
The principal cast of Assault in the Ring includes Not specified.
When was Assault in the Ring released and how long is it?
Assault in the Ring was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Assault in the Ring?
Assault in the Ring holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).