The Brawler

2019

Action / Biography / Crime / Drama / History / Romance / Sport

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 63% · 3 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 63%
IMDb Rating 4.9/10 10 684 684

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Plot summary

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

Director

Ken Kushner Photo
Ken Kushner

Top cast

Adam Falkoff Photo
Adam Falkoff as FBI Special Agent Matheson
Joe Pantoliano Photo
Joe Pantoliano as Al Braverman
Ken Del Vecchio Photo
Ken Del Vecchio as Roger
Robert Clohessy Photo
Robert Clohessy as Anthony Mango
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799.73 MB
1280*522
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 35 min
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1.51 GB
1920*784
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 35 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by reis-joaonuno 6 / 10

Prefer the Bleeder

Main actor was good. Poor casting for the actor that plaid Stallone.
Reviewed by Woodyanders 8 / 10

The rise and fall of a boxer who could have been somebody

1975. Struggling underdog boxer and liquor salesman Chuck Wepner (a strong and convincing portrayal by Zach McGowan) from Bayonne, New Jersey gets the chance of a lifetime after he gets his big break to fight Muhammed Ali (nicely played by Jerrod Paige) in the ring. This match in turn inspires the movie "Rocky."Director/co-writer Ken Kushner relates the absorbing story at a constant pace, maintains a hard-hitting gritty tone throughout, and offers an interesting exploration of fame, failure, and redemption as Wepner goes from minor celebrity status to crashing and burning when he gets too caught up in an exciting, but toxic and destructive fast lane lifestyle. The fine acting from the capable cast keeps this movie humming: Amy Smart as Wepner's sassy second wife Linda, Joe Pantoliano as tough trainer Al Braverman, Taryn Manning as fed-up long-suffering first wife Phyllis, Nick Leob as loyal and concerned brother Donnie, Jason James Richter as sleazy con man John Olson, Anthony Mango as an amiable Sly Stallone, and Robert Clohessy as shrewd lawyer Anthony Mango. The fight scenes are quite brutal and grueling. Worth a watch.
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