The Boxer (1977)

Name: The Boxer
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977-10-01
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu, Masumi Harukawa, Hiroko Isayama, Juro Kara

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.

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Released 1977-10-01 · 94 min · Drama

Directed by Shūji Terayama

Cast

Bunta Sugawara as Hayato
Kentarō Shimizu as Tetsuo Tenma
Masumi Harukawa as Harumi
Hiroko Isayama as Kazuyo
Juro Kara as Referee for the Final Match
Shoichi Ozawa as Apartment Manager
Keiko Niitaka as Garasha
Yasushi Suzuki as Sushi Customer
Yoko Ran as Ina
Akira Ōizumi as Bandit
Yuka Kamebuchi as Lady in the Restaurant
Hiroshi Nawa as Yamamoto
Pancho Meguro as Gin
Tokishi Sasada as Shu
Namiko Tainaka as Hayato's Next Door Neighbor