The Boxer (1972)
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- R
- 1h 23min
- Crime, Drama
- May 1975 (USA)
- Movie
When boxer Teddy Wilcox is framed for murdering his crooked manager Nick, he escapes police custody and goes after the real killer in order to clear his name.
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Cast
| Robert Blake | ... |
Teddy 'Cherokee' Wilcox / Teddy Wilson
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| Catherine Spaak | ... |
Claire
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| Ernest Borgnine | ... |
Captain Perkins
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| Gabriele Ferzetti | ... |
Nick La Caterina / Tony La Monica
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| Orazio Orlando | ... |
Mike Durrell / Mike Dugall
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| Tomas Milian | ... |
Hippy
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| Emilio Messina | ... |
Chink / Cinc - Bookmaker
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Joe Pollini |
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Fortunato Arena |
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| Aldo Cecconi |
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Felicita Fanny | ... |
Mike's girlfriend
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Gianni Di Segni | ... |
Alan
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Luther Elmore |
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Quinn Hurley |
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Gary Kanin |
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| Camille Keaton | ... |
Teddy's fiancee in flash-back
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Phil Mead |
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Joe Louis Murphy | ... |
Self - boxer
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| Renzo Ozzano | ... |
Klaus
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Neffie Quintana |
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John Van Keuren |
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Domenico Cianfriglia | ... |
Boxing opponent before credits (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Francesco Prosperi | ... | (as Franco Prosperi) |
Written by
| Lucio Battistrada | ... | (screenplay) |
| Lucio Battistrada | ... | (story) |
| Adriano Bolzoni | ... | (screenplay) |
| Armando Crispino | ... | (screenplay) |
| Armando Crispino | ... | (story) |
| Don Carlos Dunaway | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Ottavio Oppo | ... | executive producer |
| Felice Testa Gay | ... | producer |
Music by
| Carlos Pes | ||
Cinematography by
| Gábor Pogány | ||
Editing by
| Alberto Gallitti | ||
| Fima Noveck | ||
Production Design by
| Franco Calabrese | ... | (as Francesco Calabrese) |
| Luigi Scaccianoce | ||
Costume Design by
| Osanna Guardini | ||
Makeup Department
| Lamberto Marini | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Giuseppe Bruno Bossio | ... | production secretary |
| Alfredo Chetta | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joe Pollini | ... | assistant director (as Giuseppe Pollini) |
Sound Department
| Massimo Anzellotti | ... | sound effects editor |
| Umberto Picistrelli | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Domenico Cianfriglia | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mars | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Luciano Marrocchi | ... | chief electrician |
| Idelmo Simonelli | ... | camera operator |
| Mario Valentini | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Jeanne Swain | ... | casting: New Mexico |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elvira D'Amico | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Ferruccio Amendola | ... | voice dubbing: Gabriele Ferzetti (uncredited) |
| Pino Colizzi | ... | voice dubbing: Robert Blake (uncredited) |
| Luciano De Ambrosis | ... | voice dubbing: Emilio Messina (uncredited) |
| Maria Pia Di Meo | ... | voice dubbing: Catherine Spaak (uncredited) |
| Sergio Graziani | ... | voice dubbing: Tomas Milian (uncredited) |
| Pino Locchi | ... | voice dubbing: Orazio Orlando (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Rinaldi | ... | voice dubbing: Ernest Borgnine (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Titanus (1972) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Belga Films (1973) (Belgium) (theatrical) (also France)
- Rex Films (1973) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Continental Film Distributors (CFD) (1973) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Met Film (1973) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Makedonija Film (1973) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- Cinema Shares International Distribution (1975) (United States) (theatrical) (as 'The Boxer') (dubbed)
- Danton Films (1975) (Canada) (theatrical) (as 'The Boxer') (dubbed)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS) (SLP Mode)
- Desert Island Films (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Direct Source Special Products (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- EastWest Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (1983) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Flashback Home Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Gemstone Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS) (as 'Murder in the Ring')
- HGV Video Productions (1990) (Canada) (VHS) (as 'Ripped Off')
- Hollywood Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Impulse Productions (1991) (United States) (VHS) (as 'Counter Punch')
- Lightning Video (1985) (United States) (VHS) (as 'Ripped Off')
- Melisa Video (1983) (France) (VHS)
- Miracle Pictures (2004) (United States) (DVD) (as 'Ripped Off')
- Quality Special Products (2002) (Canada) (DVD)
- SBR Video (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Simitar Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS) (as 'Counter Punch')
- VMI Worldwide (2010) (World-wide)
- Vestron Video International (1985) (Canada) (VHS) (as 'Ripped Off')
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS) (as 'Ripped Off')
- Videogram (1985) (Canada) (VHS) (Montreal)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Boxer Teddy Wilcox (Robert Blake) leaves his manager and relocates. He finds Nick, a manager/trainer. Before Wilcox's first fight, Nick receives a threat-- Wilcox loses, or Nick will die. Despite Nick's efforts to sabotage the fight, Wilcox wins. Enraged, Wilcox orders Nick to keep away from him. Later that night, Nick is murdered. Of course, Wilcox is the primary suspect. Wilcox then tries to clear his name and find Nick's killer.
Written by Ken Miller |
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| Taglines | He dared to defy the corrupt world of boxing ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Made in the early seventies, it got a theatrical release in May of 1975 when Baretta, Robert Blake's hit cop show, was on the air. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Taxi Driver (1976). See more » |
| Quotes |
Teddy 'Cherokee' Wilcox:
[to Mike]
Leave the way you came in and fuck off, before I make you spit your guts out with my foot up your ass! See more » |