Movie

The Boxer (1977)

• October 1, 1977
• 1h 34m

• Drama

Overview

In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.

Director

Shūji Terayama

Writers

Rio Kishida, Fumio Ishimori, Shūji Terayama

Starring

Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu, Masumi Harukawa