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The Brawler

The Brawler

The man who inspired the legend.

20194.31h 35mR

Overview

The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

Directed by Ken Kushner
Written by Robert Dibella, Ken Kushner
Produced by Daniel Grodnik, Rob Simmons, Arthur L. Bernstein
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Top Cast

Zach McGowan

Zach McGowan

Chuck Wepner

Amy Smart

Amy Smart

Linda Wepner

Taryn Manning

Taryn Manning

Phyllis Wepner

Burt Young

Burt Young

Salvatore

Jerrod Paige

Jerrod Paige

Muhammad Ali

Jason James Richter

Jason James Richter

John

Tony Darrow

Tony Darrow

Tommy, head of the family

Nick Loeb

Nick Loeb

Donnie Wepner

William Lee Scott

William Lee Scott

Artie Stock

Robert Clohessy

Robert Clohessy

Anthony Mango

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Themes & Keywords

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About The Brawler

The Brawler is a crime, drama, history, romance film released in 2019 exploring themes of new jersey, sports, 1970s, boxer, biography, champ. Directed by Ken Kushner, it stars Zach McGowan, Amy Smart, Taryn Manning. The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

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