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The Brawler
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The Brawler

2019-01-18 · 95 min · ★ 4.1

Crime · Drama · History · Romance

The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

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Directors
Ken Kushner
Production companies
Circle 4 Entertainment, Aloe Entertainment, JARS Productions, Mass Hysteria Entertainment, Massive Film Project, Safier Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zach McGowanZach McGowanChuck Wepner
Amy SmartAmy SmartLinda Wepner
Taryn ManningTaryn ManningPhyllis Wepner
Burt YoungBurt YoungSalvatore
Jerrod PaigeJerrod PaigeMuhammad Ali
Jason James RichterJason James RichterJohn
Tony DarrowTony DarrowTommy, head of the family
Nick LoebNick LoebDonnie Wepner
William Lee ScottWilliam Lee ScottArtie Stock
Robert ClohessyRobert ClohessyAnthony Mango
Joseph D'OnofrioJoseph D'OnofrioJoey G
Betsy BeutlerBetsy BeutlerDonna
Jerrod PaigeJerrod PaigeMuhammed ali
Joseph R. GannascoliJoseph R. GannascoliJohn
Anthony ManganoAnthony ManganoSly Stallone
Arthur L. BernsteinFBI Special Agent Warfield
Joe PantolianoJoe PantolianoAl Braverman
Adam FalkoffFBI Special Agent Matheson
Jay WillickHoward Cossell
Suzy KayeSuzy KayeLora

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