The Prize Fighter(1979)
The Prize Fighter Synopsis
"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.
The Prize Fighter (1979) is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Michael Preece, released on November 2, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Don Knotts, Tim Conway, David Wayne and Cisse Cameron. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Preece
- Producers:
- Wanda Dell, Lang Elliott, Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Haitkin
- Composer:
- Peter Matz
- Production:
- Hen's Tooth Vidoes
- Status:
- Released
The Prize Fighter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Knotts
as Shake
Tim Conway
as Bags
David Wayne
as Pop Morgan
Cisse Cameron
as Polly
Robin Clarke
as Mike
- Holly Conover
Holly Conover
as Judy
- Alfred E. Covington
Alfred E. Covington
as Ring Announcer
Bill Crabb
as Turk
- Kenneth Daniel
Kenneth Daniel
as Stubby
- Mike DeFabis
Mike DeFabis
as Referee #2
- Joe Dorsey
Joe Dorsey
as Stranger
J. Don Ferguson
as Referee #1
Key crew
Directed by Michael Preece, produced by Wanda Dell, Lang Elliott and Roger Corman.
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The Prize Fighter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Prize Fighter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prize Fighter online?
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The Prize Fighter (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prize Fighter?
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The main cast of The Prize Fighter (1979) includes Don Knotts, Tim Conway, David Wayne, Cisse Cameron and Robin Clarke. The film was directed by Michael Preece. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prize Fighter released?
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The Prize Fighter was released on November 2, 1979 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Prize Fighter worth watching?
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The Prize Fighter (1979) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.