The Boxer(1977)
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The Boxer Synopsis
In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.
The Boxer (1977) is a drama film directed by Shūji Terayama, released on October 1, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu, Masumi Harukawa and Hiroko Isayama. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Shūji Terayama
- Writers:
- Rio Kishida, Fumio Ishimori, Shūji Terayama
- Cinematographer:
- Tatsuo Suzuki
- Composer:
- J.A. Seazer
- Production:
- Toei Tokyo
- Status:
- Released
The Boxer (1977) Trailer
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The Boxer Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Boxer.
Radiance Trailer [Subtitled]
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Boxer (Bokusaa) - Shuji Terayama - Theatrical Trailer
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The Boxer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bunta Sugawara
as Hayato
Kentarō Shimizu
as Tetsuo Tenma
Masumi Harukawa
as Harumi
Hiroko Isayama
as Kazuyo
Juro Kara
as Referee for the Final Match
Shoichi Ozawa
as Apartment Manager
Keiko Niitaka
as Garasha
Yasushi Suzuki
as Sushi Customer
Yoko Ran
as Ina
Akira Ōizumi
as Bandit
- Yuka Kamebuchi
Yuka Kamebuchi
as Lady in the Restaurant
Hiroshi Nawa
as Yamamoto
Key crew
Directed by Shūji Terayama, written by Rio Kishida, Fumio Ishimori and Shūji Terayama.
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The Boxer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Boxer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boxer online?
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The Boxer (1977) is available to stream on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boxer?
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The main cast of The Boxer (1977) includes Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu, Masumi Harukawa, Hiroko Isayama and Juro Kara. The film was directed by Shūji Terayama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boxer released?
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The Boxer was released on October 1, 1977 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Boxer worth watching?
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The Boxer (1977) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boxer?
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Yes. The official The Boxer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.