The Boxer
Synopsis
Phumlani, a young and ambitious boxer trained by Ta Max, has a big fight coming up when fate deals him a bad turn and he is tragically left paralyzed in a wheelchair after a random freak accident. The young man soon spirals into a state of depression, having lost all his will to live as a cripple.
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The Boxer (1980) | Movie Trailer | Hector Mathanda | Sizwe DlaminiOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michele Hartslief
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorraine Philbrick
- Original Title
- The Boxer
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
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Michele Hartslief
Lorraine Philbrick
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Lorraine Philbrick
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Michele Hartslief
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What is The Boxer about?
Phumlani, a young and ambitious boxer trained by Ta Max, has a big fight coming up when fate deals him a bad turn and he is tragically left paralyzed in a wheelchair after a random freak accident. The young man soon spirals into a state of depression, having lost all his will to live as a cripple.
Who directed The Boxer?
The Boxer was directed by Michele Hartslief.
Who stars in The Boxer?
The principal cast of The Boxer includes Hector Mathanda, Sizwe Dlamini, Figile Majosi, Emmanuel Shangasi.
When was The Boxer released and how long is it?
The Boxer was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.