The Brawler

Name: The Brawler
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Sport, Romance
Released: January 18, 2019
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 46
Cast: Adam Falkoff, Amy Smart, Anthony Mangano, Arthur L. Bernstein, Burt Young

2019

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Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: January 18, 2019 | NR

Starring: Adam Falkoff, Amy Smart, Anthony Mangano, Arthur L. Bernstein, Burt Young, Jason James Richter, Joe D'Onofrio, Joe Pantoliano, Joseph R. Gannascoli, Nick Loeb, Robert Clohessy, Taryn Manning, Tony Darrow, Zach McGowan

Summary: Based on the true events behind “Rocky”. Local boxer, Chuck Wepner was slinging liquor in Bayonne, New Jersey when he got the call. Chuck was going to fight the Heavy Weight Champion of the World, Muhammad Ali. Chuck trained hard, pushing himself to the limit so he could go toe to toe with the greatest fighter of all time. His heroic battleBased on the true events behind “Rocky”. Local boxer, Chuck Wepner was slinging liquor in Bayonne, New Jersey when he got the call. Chuck was going to fight the Heavy Weight Champion of the World, Muhammad Ali. Chuck trained hard, pushing himself to the limit so he could go toe to toe with the greatest fighter of all time. His heroic battle with Ali was only the beginning of a wild ride that takes Chuck from the lows of New Jersey to highs of Hollywood. … Expand

Director: Ken Kushner

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History, Sport, Romance, Crime

Rating: NR

Runtime: 95 min

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Chris Salce

Jan 22, 2019

I especially enjoyed that it was more than just a straight-up boxing film. Read full review

Noel Murray

Jan 16, 2019

The Brawler isn’t terrible, but those with any interest at all in Chuck Wepner should start with one of the many better options. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Jan 17, 2019

A thoroughly mediocre retelling that feels like an unnecessary footnote. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jan 14, 2019

The Brawler is a poor excuse for a boxing picture and a middling screen biography, but it does manage a few saving graces. Read full review

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ydpatel

Sep 28, 2020

This moview was pretty bad. The actors chosen were poor imitators of famous people (ie Muhammed Ali and Sylvester Stallone). They both didn't look like the original, so the acting impressions were a bit comical. The story wasn't captivating, nor was there much drama. Wouldn't recommend.

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Brandeduw

Feb 22, 2019

My husband rented this because he saw it had 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. He didn't realize at the time that it had no critic reviews and only a small number of audience reviews, most of which look to be fake. We are at least an hour into the movie at the time of this writing, and thus far it hasMy husband rented this because he saw it had 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. He didn't realize at the time that it had no critic reviews and only a small number of audience reviews, most of which look to be fake. We are at least an hour into the movie at the time of this writing, and thus far it has been a very painful hour. The plot is fine I guess (it's based on a true story), but the writing and acting are downright embarrassing. In a word: "cringeworthy."… Expand

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