The Boxer (1980)
Phumlani, a young and ambitious boxer trained by Ta Max, has a big fight coming up when fate deals him a bad turn and he is tragically left paralyzed in a wheelchair after a random freak accident. The young man soon spirals into a state of depression, having lost all his will to live as a cripple.
Director: Michele Hartslief
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: December 1, 1980
Cast
Screenplay
Country: South Africa
Language: Xhosa, isiZulu
Original Language: zu
Themes
Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
boxing
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boxer about?
- Phumlani, a young and ambitious boxer trained by Ta Max, has a big fight coming up when fate deals him a bad turn and he is tragically left paralyzed in a wheelchair after a random freak accident. The young man soon spirals into a state of depression, having lost all his will to live as a cripple.
- Who directed The Boxer?
- The Boxer was directed by Michele Hartslief.
- Who stars in The Boxer?
- The Boxer stars Hector Mathanda, Sizwe Dlamini, Figile Majosi, Emmanuel Shangasi.
- How long is The Boxer?
- The Boxer has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Boxer?
- The Boxer is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was The Boxer produced?
- The Boxer was produced in South Africa.
- What are the themes of The Boxer?
- The themes of The Boxer include: Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories.