Life is what happens in between rounds.
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.
Fat City (1972) is a drama film directed by John Huston, released on July 26, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell and Candy Clark. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 190 ratings.
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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)
Directed by John Huston, written by Leonard Gardner and Leonard Gardner, produced by Ray Stark and John Huston.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 190 ratings.
“Billy” (Stacy Keech) had been a jobbing boxer for most of his life, but his aged body has caused him to hang up his gloves, leaving him boozing with the permanently sozzled “Oma” (the scene stealing Susan Tyrell) most of the time whilst eking out an existence doing what he can to earn a buck after his career left him penniless. Whilst training at the YMCA, he comes across the enthusiastic young “Ernie” (Jeff…
Reviewed on July 16, 2025
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The main cast of Fat City (1972) includes Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark and Nicholas Colasanto. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Fat City was released on July 26, 1972 and runs for 1h 37m.
Fat City (1972) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 190 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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