The Fighter (1989)
Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
Director: Anthony Maharaj
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 2, 1989
Cast
- Richard Norton - Ryan Travers
- Benny Urquidez - Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
- Glenn Ruehland - Zach
- Erica Van Wagener - Katie Travers
- Franco Guerrero - Chai Wat
- Ramon D'Salva - Pinai
- Angel Confiado - Quan
- Gerald McCoy - Mr. Travers
- Helen McNeely - Mrs. Travers
- Graham Monro - Shipyard Manager
Screenplay
- Anthony Maharaj (Story)
- Noah Blough (Screenplay)
Production: Walanar Group, Carl-Phil Productions
Country: Philippines, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fighter about?
- Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
- Who directed The Fighter?
- The Fighter was directed by Anthony Maharaj.
- Who stars in The Fighter?
- The Fighter stars Richard Norton, Benny Urquidez, Glenn Ruehland, Erica Van Wagener, Franco Guerrero, Ramon D'Salva.
- How long is The Fighter?
- The Fighter has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Fighter?
- The Fighter is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was The Fighter produced?
- The Fighter was produced in Philippines, United States of America.