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Fighters

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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.

Status: Released

Released Date: 1991-07-16

Runtime: 101 mins

Director: Ron Peck

Writer: Ron Peck

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Fighters

Production Companies: Channel 4 Television

Production Countries: United Kingdom

Cast

Jimmy Tibbs

Mark Kaylor

Bradley Stone

Terry Dixon

Jason Rowland

Jimmy Peters

Dean Hollington

Reviews

CABJ

Great documentary. Focusing on various East End boxing gyms in the early 90s, Fighters shines a light British boxing's dream factories with the various players all aiming to make it big and escape a harsh and unforgiving East End. Overall a brilliant, gritty and fascinating documentary with a real insight into the pain game.

2015-02-28

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