Ghetto Balboa (2018)

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The film follows a boxing coach and his trainee. They are from the infamous Ghetto in the middle of Budapest. Misi, an ex member of the mafia, while recovering in a prison hospital after a shootout, turned to God and left behind his criminal past. As his “mission” he started a local community boxing club aimed at young children from troubled families. Zoli is one of these kids. Zoli lives in a one bedroom apartment with 5 other people. Despite his young age he has to face up to the responsibility of providing for his family. He has a tough decision to make. He either becomes a professional boxer or follows in the footsteps of his mobster father.

Director: Árpád Bogdán
Genre: Documentary
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Production: Iamnewhere, Speak Easy Project
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Árpád Bogdán
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghetto Balboa about?
The film follows a boxing coach and his trainee. They are from the infamous Ghetto in the middle of Budapest. Misi, an ex member of the mafia, while recovering in a prison hospital after a shootout, turned to God and left behind his criminal past. As his “mission” he started a local community boxing club aimed at young children from troubled families. Zoli is one of these kids. Zoli lives in a one bedroom apartment with 5 other people. Despite his young age he has to face up to the responsibility of providing for his family. He has a tough decision to make. He either becomes a professional boxer or follows in the footsteps of his mobster father.
Who directed Ghetto Balboa?
Ghetto Balboa was directed by Árpád Bogdán.
Who stars in Ghetto Balboa?
Ghetto Balboa stars Krisztina Belinsky, Mónika Horváth, Zoltán Kis János, Hajnalka Sipos, Mihály Sipos, Zolika Szabó.
What genre is Ghetto Balboa?
Ghetto Balboa is a Documentary film.
Where was Ghetto Balboa produced?
Ghetto Balboa was produced in Hungary.