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Kid Galahad (1962)
, 1h35Directed by John Flynn, Phil Karlson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Musical films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Elvis Presley, Lola Albright, Gig Young, Joan Blackman, Charles Bronson, Robert Emhardt
Willy Grogan is a small-time boxing promoter based in the Catskills resort region of Cream Valley, New York. He owns the Grogan's Gaelic Gardens inn. He is a contemptible man and is in debt and pays little attention to the woman who loves him, Dolly, a chain-smoking, love-starved woman residing at the camp. Into their midst comes Walter Gulick, a young man recently discharged from the Army who loves the peaceful setting almost as much as he loves working on old cars. Walter's simple goal is to go into business as a mechanic at a nearby garage.
Any Which Way You Can (1980)
, 1h56Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Films about apes, Musical films, Le boxe anglaise, Buddy films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Ruth Gordon, Harry Guardino, William Smith
Two years after throwing his fight with Tank Murdock at the end of Every Which Way but Loose, Philo Beddoe (Clint Eastwood) keeps fighting in underground bareknuckle boxing matches to make money on the side. Philo decides to retire when he realizes that he has started to enjoy the pain. Philo and his manager Orville (Geoffrey Lewis) decide to end his career. The problem is Jack Wilson (William Smith), a new breed of East Coast brawler who mixes martial arts with boxing. He is so effective at maiming his opponents that his handlers cannot book fights for him.
The Ring (1927)
, 1h26Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Carl Brisson, Lillian Hall-Davis, Ian Hunter, Donald Calthrop, Forrester Harvey, Anne Grey
The film's title refers not only to the boxing arena, but also to the wedding ring – and to a suggestive snake bracelet which becomes a symbol of the love triangle at the center of the film. The story revolves around a love triangle between a fairground boxer (Jack "One Round" Sander – Carl Brisson) whose lover (Mabel – Lillian Hall-Davis) falls for the charms of a professional boxer (Bob Corby – Ian Hunter).
Edith and Marcel (1983)
, 2h42Directed by Claude Lelouch, Alain Maline
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Sports films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Évelyne Bouix, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean Bouise, Charles Gérard
In 1947, the singer Édith Piaf and the boxer Marcel Cerdan are both at the peak of their respective careers. Their encounter gives birth to a passionate love affair lasting some two years, cut short by Cerdan's death in an air crash.
The Greatest (1977)
, 1h38Directed by Monte Hellman, Tom Gries
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Films about the Olympic Games, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Ernest Borgnine, David Clennon, Lucille Benson, Drew Bundini Brown, James Gammon, Lloyd Haynes
L'histoire retrace la carrière de Mohamed Ali, de sa victoire aux Jeux olympiques de Rome à sa reconquête de son titre de champion face à George Foreman, en passant par sa conversion à l'Islam et à son refus d'incorporation dans l'armée.
Tennessee Champ (1954)
, 1h13Directed by Fred M. Wilcox
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Sports films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Dewey Martin, Shelley Winters, Keenan Wynn, Charles Bronson, Earl Holliman, Dave O'Brien
Sarah Wurble's husband Willy is the larceny-inclined manager of an illiterate, and very religious boxer from Tennessee named Danny. Gifted with a powerful punch and a nickname that gives the film its title, Danny mistakenly believes he killed a man defending himself in a street brawl, and goes on the lam as a prizefighter.
On The Ropes (2007)
, 1h33Directed by Magaly Richard-Serrano
Origin France
Genres Drama
Themes Feminist films, Sports films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Richard Anconina, Maria de Medeiros, Louise Szpindel, SoKo, Bruno Putzulu, Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Joseph est un entraîneur de boxe dans un club français. Il prépare sa fille et sa nièce aux championnats de France. Lors du combat Angie concède une brutale défaite à sa concurrente.
Night and the City (1992)
, 1h45Directed by Irwin Winkler
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Robert De Niro, Jessica Lange, Alan King, Eli Wallach, Cliff Gorman, Jack Warden
Harry Fabian (De Niro) is a fast-talking, two-bit New York lawyer who hangs out at a bar called Boxers, owned by Phil (Gorman) and his wife Helen (Lange). Harry has been having an affair with Helen, who dreams of setting up her own bar and leaving Phil. At the bar, he spots an article in the New York Post about a man who was pummeled by a boxer. He calls the man on Phil's phone and pitches a lawsuit against the boxer on the grounds that his fists are legally considered weapons. The fighter is promoted by Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman (King), who tries to muscle Harry off the idea of suing his boxer. The case is promptly dismissed by the judge, who knows that it is baseless.
Homeboy (1988)
, 1h55Directed by Michael Seresin
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise, Children's films
Actors Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken, Debra Feuer, Kevin Conway, Tom Quinn, Jon Polito
Johnny Walker (Mickey Rourke) is a down-and-out boxer with brain damage who has recently moved into a sea-side resort. He falls in love with Ruby, a carnival owner who has a lot in common with Johnny. He also befriends Wesley Pendergrass (Christopher Walken), a corrupt promoter. Wesley and Johnny form a strong friendship, and it's clear that Johnny comes to idolize Wesley who wants to use Johnny as muscle in a robbery and asks for his help. Johnny has to choose between the love of Ruby (Debra Feuer) or the friendship of Wesley.
Lucky Punch (1996)
, 1h40Directed by Dominique Ladoge, Régis Musset
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama
Themes Sports films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Richard Bohringer, Riccardo Cucciolla, Cécile Bois, Andréa Ferréol, Hélène Vincent, Alexandra Vandernoot
Au XIX siècle, Abel Ginoux est un montreur de boxe. Assisté du "Docteur" Zipolino, il offre une récompense à celui qui battra ses boxeurs. Ce qui n'arrive jamais. Jusqu'au jour où, dans les Alpes, il découvre Passe-Partout, un jeune bûcheron...
Casablanca Driver (2004)
, 1h30Directed by Maurice Barthélemy
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Maurice Barthélemy, Isabelle Nanty, Dieudonné, Sam Karmann, Jim Carter, Chantal Lauby
Casablanca Driver est le plus mauvais boxeur de son temps. Par un concours de circonstances, il se retrouve face au champion Jimmy La Renta. Le combat semble perdu d'avance mais pourtant…
The Knockout (1914)
, 26minutesDirected by Mack Sennett, Charles Avery
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Roscoe Arbuckle, Minta Durfee, Edgar Kennedy, Charlie Chaplin, Frank Opperman, Mack Sennett
Pug est un gentil garçon et une force de la nature pour qui rien ne compte plus que son chien et sa fiancée. Le voyou Al l'apprend à ses dépens en essayant de voler un baiser à la belle : en colère Pug met seul en déroute Al et toute sa bande de voyous. Au théâtre voisin, Cyclone Flynn, le célèbre boxeur, doit faire une exhibition et affronte tous ceux qui veulent tenter leur chance. Sa récente déconvenue donne l'idée au voyou de présenter Pug comme challenger et partager la prime. Il parvient à convaincre ce dernier d'aller s'inscrire. Mais une fois sur le ring, le combat de rue n'a rien à voir avec le Noble Art et Cyclone Flynn démolit consciencieusement Pug. Sonné et hors de lui, ce dernier se saisit de deux revolvers et entame une course poursuite avec le boxeur professionnel, qui a pris les jambes à son cou à l'extérieur du théâtre. Nos deux larrons sont suivis par les soigneurs, fiancée et spectateurs. Aussitôt alertés par le directeur, les Keystone Cops entrent dans la danse et finissent comme d'habitude par faire les frais de cette histoire en prenant un bain.
Love Ranch (2010)
, 1h57Directed by Taylor Hackford
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, Erotic films, Films about prostitution, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise, Erotic thriller films
Actors Helen Mirren, Joe Pesci, Bryan Cranston, Gina Gershon, Scout Taylor-Compton, Taryn Manning
Charlie Bontempo (sometimes called Charlie "Goodtimes") and his wife, Grace, run a legal brothel known as the Love Ranch on a large, remote property near Reno, Nevada. Grace's mother had been a madam, so Grace knew the business, but it was Charlie who persuaded her to open a brothel in a part of Nevada where doing so would not be violating the law. The business runs smoothly but is not without its headaches, such as unruly customers needing to be dealt with by a bouncer or prostitutes who get out of line. Grace is amazed when Charlie procures the contract of a professional heavyweight boxer, Armando Bruza.
Tough Enough (1983)
, 1h46Directed by Richard Fleischer
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Romance
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise, Children's films
Actors Dennis Quaid, Stan Shaw, Pam Grier, Warren Oates, Bruce McGill, Wilford Brimley
Un pays / chanteur ouest en herbe, dont l'argent est de disparaître plus vite que ses possibilités de carrière, entre dans un "dur Man" concours de boxe amateur pour gagner un peu d'argent pour payer ses factures. Chose étonnante, il gagne, et est choisi pour aller sur les finales nationales. Il est déchiré entre son premier amour, la musique, et les paillettes, le glamour et l'argent du monde "Tough Man".
The Calcium Kid (2004)
, 1h29Directed by Alex De Rakoff
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films, Le boxe anglaise
Actors Orlando Bloom, Michael Peña, Michael Lerner, Billie Piper, Mark Heap, Rafe Spall
Jimmy Connelly (Orlando Bloom) is a milkman who is thrust into the spotlight after a brutal fighter, Pete Wright (Tamer Hassan), gets injured. Under manager Herbie Bush (Omid Djalili), Jimmy must fight the middleweight champion of the world, Jose Mendez (Michael Peña).