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The Battler

1955-10-18 · 60 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Drama · TV Movie

Wandering around America, young Nick Adams encounters a washed-up punch-drunk boxer known as "The Battler".

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Arthur Penn
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Dewey MartinDewey MartinNick Adams
Paul NewmanPaul NewmanAd Francis
Phyllis KirkPhyllis KirkThe Girl
Frederick O'NealFrederick O'NealBugs
Richard CollierRichard CollierTruck Driver
Marty GreenThe Counterman
Irving MitchellThe Brakeman
Ben MillerTough
Bill McLeanThe Jailer
Leslie KimmellThe Bum
Steven RitchSteven RitchMurph
William JustineJohnny

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