Fat City(1972)
“Life is what happens in between rounds.”
Overview
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions. Director John Huston tells their stories with a level, unsentimental honesty and makes it into one of his best films.
Director
John Huston
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Stacy Keach
as Tully
Jeff Bridges
as Ernie
Susan Tyrrell
as Oma
Candy Clark
as Faye
Nicholas Colasanto
as Ruben
Art Aragon
as Babe
Curtis Cokes
as Earl
Sixto Rodriguez
as Lucero
Billy Walker
as Wes
Wayne Mahan
as Buford
Ruben Navarro
as Fuentes
Al Silvani
as Referee at Tully-Lucero Fight (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Rastar Productions
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Where can I watch Fat City?▼
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What is Fat City about?▼
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions. Director John Huston tells their stories with a level, unsentimental honesty and makes it into one of his best films.
Who directed Fat City?▼
Fat City was directed by John Huston and released in 1972. It is a drama film.
How long is Fat City?▼
Fat City has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Fat City?▼
The cast of Fat City includes Stacy Keach as Tully, Jeff Bridges as Ernie, Susan Tyrrell as Oma, Candy Clark as Faye, Nicholas Colasanto as Ruben and more.
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