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  • 2019
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2019
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 35 m

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 bat...

Directed By: Ken Kushner

Written By: Robert Dibella

  • 2019
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2019
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 35 m

The Brawler

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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 bat...

Directed By: Ken Kushner

Written By: Robert Dibella

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Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Jan 22, 2019
I especially enjoyed that it was more than just a straight-up boxing film.
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50
Jan 17, 2019
A thoroughly mediocre retelling that feels like an unnecessary footnote.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
50
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.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
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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.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

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Production Company JARS Productions, Safier Entertainment, Aloe Entertainment, Mass Hysteria Entertainment, Massive Film Project, Circle 4 Entertainment, SlapShot Entertainment, Conquistador Entertainment
Release Date Jan 18, 2019
Duration 1 h 35 m
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Tagline The Man Who Inspired The Legend
Website http://www.massivefilmproject.com/
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