The Young Fighter (1953)
Directed by Hurwitz for the CBS Omnibus program, The Young Fighter is a moving portrait of a young boxer who faces key life decisions as he tries to balance his responsibilities to his family and to his sport. The film played an important role in the history of the documentary. It is the very first broadcast example of the technique that came to be known as cinema vérité.
Director: Leo Hurwitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: December 20, 1953
Cinematography: Fons Iannelli
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Young Fighter about?
- Directed by Hurwitz for the CBS Omnibus program, The Young Fighter is a moving portrait of a young boxer who faces key life decisions as he tries to balance his responsibilities to his family and to his sport. The film played an important role in the history of the documentary. It is the very first broadcast example of the technique that came to be known as cinema vérité.
- Who directed The Young Fighter?
- The Young Fighter was directed by Leo Hurwitz.
- How long is The Young Fighter?
- The Young Fighter has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Young Fighter?
- The Young Fighter is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Young Fighter produced?
- The Young Fighter was produced in United States of America.