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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime, Family
Votes6
DirectorMichael Preece
WritersMichael Preece
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Prize Fighter
About The Prize Fighter
"Bags" the boxer (Tim Conway) and his manager, Shake (Don Knotts), are quite a pair: One is a dim bulb, and the other has a mean streak. Times are tough and they must save their gym, so they line up some money making fights. But when Bags and Shake discover that the bouts have been rigged, they end up with their backs to the wall and must fight back -- literally.
Directed by Michael Preece, The Prize Fighter leans on a strong ensemble — Don Knotts, Tim Conway, David Wayne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1979.
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