The Fighter
Synopsis
Vietnam war veteran Merle is working as concierge. His small salary and the one of his wife Rindy are just enough to survive. Thus when Merle hears that there will be an amateur boxing fight he decides to participate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Fighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Patrick Williams
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowell Rich
Director
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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?
Vietnam war veteran Merle is working as concierge. His small salary and the one of his wife Rindy are just enough to survive. Thus when Merle hears that there will be an amateur boxing fight he decides to participate.
Who directed The Fighter?
The Fighter was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in The Fighter?
The principal cast of The Fighter includes Gregory Harrison, Glynnis O'Connor, Pat Hingle, Steve Inwood, Susan Kellermann.
When was The Fighter released and how long is it?
The Fighter was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fighter was composed by Patrick Williams.
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.).