Fighters

Nan
1h 41m
1991
5.5 /10 (3)

Overview

Fighters is often cited as the definitive documentary film on the subject of boxing. It brilliantly captures both the romanticism and the agonising, sweat-dripping discipline inherent in this hardest game of all.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1991-07-16

Top Billed Cast

Jimmy Tibbs

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Mark Kaylor

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Bradley Stone

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Terry Dixon

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Jason Rowland

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Jimmy Peters

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Dean Hollington

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