Topic: Boxing

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Alain Delon · Renato Salvatori · Annie Girardot · Katina Paxinou

Synopsis Rocco and His Brothers (1960) chronicles the tale of an impoverished family shattered by desire and avarice. The narrative centers around Rocco (Alain Delon), a gentle and idealistic young man who faces chaos and rivalry as he and his three...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Robert De Niro · Cathy Moriarty · Joe Pesci · Frank Vincent

Synopsis Raging Bull (1980) chronicles the tumultuous life of Jake La Motta, a middleweight boxer portrayed by Robert De Niro. As La Motta ascends through the boxing ranks, vying for the middleweight championship, he becomes enamored with Vickie (Cathy Moriarty), a...

Direction Satoshi Nishimura

Synopsis Fighting Spirit (Hajime no Ippo) (TV Series) (2000) follows the journey of Ippo, a shy and introverted high school student who is rescued from a brutal attack by Takamura, a skilled boxer. Captivated by Takamura's prowess, Ippo decides to take...

Direction Jun Shishido

Synopsis Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger (TV Series) (2009) follows the ongoing journey of Ippo Makunouchi as he advances in his boxing career, driven by a deep-seated desire to understand the true essence of strength and to face his idol, Ichiro...

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Hilary Swank · Morgan Freeman · Anthony Mackie

Synopsis Million Dollar Baby (2004) follows the story of Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood), a seasoned boxing trainer and manager who has dedicated his life to the sport. His guiding principle, both in and out of the ring, is to always prioritize...

Direction Jun Shishido

Synopsis Hajime no Ippo Rising (TV Series) (2013) follows the thrilling journey of Ippo Makunouchi, the Japanese Featherweight champion, as he faces formidable opponents in his quest to defend his title. Meanwhile, Takamura faces off for the second WBC title in...

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Tomorrow's Joe (TV Series) (1970) is a compelling television series that aired from 1970 to 1981, spanning 2 seasons and 82 episodes. The narrative revolves around Joe Yabuki, a homeless orphan who finds himself in the grimy underbelly of Tokyo....

Direction John Dower

Cast Muhammad Ali · Joe Frazier

Synopsis Thriller in Manila (TV) (2008) delves into the intense rivalry between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, culminating in their third and final showdown on October 1, 1975, in the Philippines. This iconic boxing match, famously dubbed the "Thrilla in Manila,"...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Paul Newman · Pier Angeli · Everett Sloane · Eileen Heckart

Synopsis Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) is a gripping biographical drama directed by Robert Wise, who previously helmed the iconic boxing noir "The Set-Up" in 1948. The film chronicles the life of Rocky Graziano, a former juvenile delinquent from the...

Direction Leon Gast

Cast Muhammad Ali · George Foreman · Don King · James Brown

Synopsis When We Were Kings (1996) transports viewers to 1974, when legendary boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman journeyed to the fledgling and politically tumultuous African nation of Zaire for a historic world heavyweight championship bout dubbed the "Rumble in the...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Rod Steiger · Jan Sterling · Mike Lane

Synopsis The Harder They Fall (1956) follows the story of Eddie Willis, a sportswriter without a job, who is employed by the dishonest fight promoter Nick Benko. His task is to promote Benko's latest protégé, an Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno....

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Errol Flynn · Alexis Smith · Jack Carson · Alan Hale

Synopsis Gentleman Jim (1942) unfolds in the vibrant yet challenging world of 1880s San Francisco, where boxing is deemed illegal and socially unacceptable. The esteemed members of the Olympic Club, driven by a desire to elevate the sport, decide to transform...

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast John Garfield · Lilli Palmer · Hazel Brooks · Anne Revere

Synopsis Body and Soul (1947) follows the journey of Charley Davis, a young man who secures a victory in an amateur boxing match and is subsequently signed by promoter Quinn. Despite his mother's disapproval of his boxing career, Charley's life takes...

Direction Pete McCormack

Cast George Chuvalo · Henry Cooper · George Foreman · Joe Frazier

Synopsis Facing Ali (2009) showcases heartfelt reminiscences as ten of Muhammad Ali's past opponents honor the legendary three-time world heavyweight champion. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, these former rivals share their unique perspectives on Ali's impact both inside and outside the...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Robert Ryan · Audrey Totter · George Tobias · Alan Baxter

Synopsis The Set-Up (1949) follows the story of a seasoned boxer, "Stoker" Thompson, as he prepares for his upcoming match. His wife, Julie, expresses her concern and urges him to retire from boxing, refusing to attend the fight. Meanwhile, Thompson's unscrupulous...

Direction Antoine Fuqua

Cast Muhammad Ali · Bill Cosby · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Jim Brown

Synopsis What's My Name: Muhammad Ali (2019) delves into the extraordinary journey of one of the most legendary athletes in history. The documentary chronicles Muhammad Ali's transformation from a world champion boxer to a powerful social activist, offering an intimate look...

Direction Jean Rouch

Cast Amadou Demba · Karidyo Faoudou · Oumarou Ganda · Seydou Guede

Synopsis I, a Negro (1958) follows the journey of two Nigerien men who migrate to Treichville, a impoverished district of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast. The protagonists, who adopt the pseudonyms Eddie Constantine and Edward G. Robinson, navigate their new...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Anthony Quinn · Jackie Gleason · Mickey Rooney · Julie Harris

Synopsis Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) follows the story of Mountain Rivera, a boxer whose career is nearing its end after a devastating knockout by Cassius Clay in the seventh round. With a left eye on the brink of permanent damage,...

Direction Peter Solan

Cast Stefan Kvietik · Manfred Krug · Valentina Thielová · Józef Kondrat

Synopsis The Boxer and Death (1963) unfolds within the grim confines of a Nazi concentration camp, where a condemned escapee is unexpectedly granted a reprieve. The camp's commandant, a former champion boxer, recognizes the prisoner's latent boxing talent and decides to...

Direction Justin Zackham · Norberto Barba · Clark Johnson · Jean de Segonzac

Cast Holt McCallany · Stacy Keach · Catherine McCormack · Pablo Schreiber

Synopsis Lights Out (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping drama that aired from 2010 to 2011, spanning 13 episodes. The series follows Patrick "Lights" Leary, a retired Irish-American heavyweight boxing champion who grapples with his identity post-retirement. After enduring years of...