Rose Against the Odds (1991)

The story of Australian Indigenous boxer Lionel Rose from his first amateur boxing matches up until his first title fight in Japan

Director:

John Dixon

Writer:

John Dixon

Stars:

Paul Williams, Tony Barry, Kris McQuade

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Williams	...	Lionel Rose
Tony Barry	...	Jack Rennie
Kris McQuade	...	Shirley Rennie
Steve Jacobs	...	Frank Oakes
Telly Savalas	...	George Parnassus
Tsurutarô Kataoka	...	Fighting Harada
Vikki Blanche	...	Jenny Oakes
Frankie J. Holden	...	Tom Price (as Frank J. Holden)
Rhonda Roberts	...	Gina Rose
Lorraine Mafi-Williams	...	Adelaide Rose
Alan Campbell	...	Young Lionel
Jie Pitman	...	Young Michael
David Wirrpunda	...	Young Ted
Jacinta Stapleton	...	Young Jenny
Tim Sullivan	...	Reporter (as Timothy Sullivan)

Storyline

The story of Australian Indigenous boxer Lionel Rose from his first amateur boxing matches up until his first title fight in Japan

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Plot Keywords:

boxing | based on true story | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Did You Know?

Soundtracks

The Real Thing
Written by John Young
Performed by Russell Morris
Produced by Ian 'Molly' Meldrum (as Ian Meldrum)
Courtesy of Columbia Records

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 September 1991 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Le chemin de la gloire

Filming Locations:

Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

ATN 7, Ansett Australia, Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (Cinevex)