The Fighter (2009)
Following the tragic death of his beloved wife, a retired underground brawler named Leone (Rafael Amaya) returns to the world of illegal street fighting in a desperate bid to help capture "El Chapo," the fearsome head of the powerful criminal underworld. In order to break from his past, Leone will have to embrace it one last time. But surviving long enough to find redemption won't be easy for Leone, because his old boss has vowed revenge, and the authorities are determined to take away his freedom.
Director: Javier Barbera
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Cast
- Rafael Amaya - Leone
- Ana Layevska - Helen
- Tony Munoz - Chapo
- Hidekun Hah - Gang Yung
- Conrado David Canales - Tom
- John Meyer - Baker
- Daniel Morgan Shelley - Masterson
Screenplay
Music: Douglas Edward
Language: English, Español
Budget: $500,000
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fighter about?
- Following the tragic death of his beloved wife, a retired underground brawler named Leone (Rafael Amaya) returns to the world of illegal street fighting in a desperate bid to help capture "El Chapo," the fearsome head of the powerful criminal underworld. In order to break from his past, Leone will have to embrace it one last time. But surviving long enough to find redemption won't be easy for Leone, because his old boss has vowed revenge, and the authorities are determined to take away his freedom.
- Who directed The Fighter?
- The Fighter was directed by Javier Barbera.
- Who stars in The Fighter?
- The Fighter stars Rafael Amaya, Ana Layevska, Tony Munoz, Hidekun Hah, Conrado David Canales, John Meyer.
- How long is The Fighter?
- The Fighter has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Fighter?
- The Fighter is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Fighter?
- The Fighter had a budget of $500,000.