The Opponent (1988)
Greene plays an up and coming boxer with a powerful right hand and a heart of gold. He works night shifts in a bar and has a girlfriend whose father played by Ernest Borgnine disapproves of the relationship thinking Greene is a no good for nothing loser. To prove himself Greene catches the attention of a local boxing promoter played by Giuliano Gemma who decides to make a champion out of his newfound protégé.
Director: Sergio Martino
Genre: Action
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: July 8, 1988
Cast
- Daniel Greene - Bobby Mulligan
- Giuliano Gemma - Martin Duranti
- Ernest Borgnine - Victor
- Keely Shaye Smith - Anne
- Mary Stavin - Gilda Duranti
- Bill Wohrman - Larry
- James Warring - Eddy
- A.J. Duhe - Baby
- Herb Goldstein - Doctor
- Ruben Rabasa - Olly
Screenplay
- Luciano Martino (Story)
- Sauro Scavolini (Screenplay)
- Sergio Martino (Screenplay)
- Maria Perrone Capano (Screenplay)
- Robert Brodie Booth (Screenplay)
Music: Luciano Michelini
Cinematography: Giancarlo Ferrando
Editing: Eugenio Alabiso
Production: Medusa Distribuzione, National Cinematografica, Dania Film, Reteitalia
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Sergio Martino
More Films in Genre: Action
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Opponent about?
- Greene plays an up and coming boxer with a powerful right hand and a heart of gold. He works night shifts in a bar and has a girlfriend whose father played by Ernest Borgnine disapproves of the relationship thinking Greene is a no good for nothing loser. To prove himself Greene catches the attention of a local boxing promoter played by Giuliano Gemma who decides to make a champion out of his newfound protégé.
- Who directed The Opponent?
- The Opponent was directed by Sergio Martino.
- Who stars in The Opponent?
- The Opponent stars Daniel Greene, Giuliano Gemma, Ernest Borgnine, Keely Shaye Smith, Mary Stavin, Bill Wohrman.
- How long is The Opponent?
- The Opponent has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Opponent?
- The Opponent is a Action film.
- Where was The Opponent produced?
- The Opponent was produced in Italy.