The Battler (1955)
Wandering around America, young Nick Adams encounters a washed-up punch-drunk boxer known as "The Battler".
Director: Arthur Penn
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 18, 1955
Cast
- Dewey Martin - Nick Adams
- Paul Newman - Ad Francis
- Phyllis Kirk - The Girl
- Frederick O'Neal - Bugs
- Richard Collier - Truck Driver
- Marty Green - The Counterman
- Irving Mitchell - The Brakeman
- Ben Miller - Tough
- Bill McLean - The Jailer
- Leslie Kimmell - The Bum
Screenplay
- A. E. Hotchner (Screenplay)
- Ernest Hemingway
- Sidney Carroll (Screenplay)
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
boxer
More Films by Director: Arthur Penn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battler about?
- Wandering around America, young Nick Adams encounters a washed-up punch-drunk boxer known as "The Battler".
- Who directed The Battler?
- The Battler was directed by Arthur Penn.
- Who stars in The Battler?
- The Battler stars Dewey Martin, Paul Newman, Phyllis Kirk, Frederick O'Neal, Richard Collier, Marty Green.
- How long is The Battler?
- The Battler has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Battler?
- The Battler is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- What are the themes of The Battler?
- The themes of The Battler include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.