Boxer (1977)
Original title: ボクサー
Boxer is a 1977 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Shūji Terayama, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Bunta Sugawara, Kentarō Shimizu and Masumi Harukawa.
In the midst of a match, a successful boxer - Hayato, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked, quits boxing, leaving his wife and start living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.
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
- Yōsuke Natsuki as Hurricane Shanghai's Fiancé
- Shoichi Ozawa as Apartment Manager
- Keiko Niitaka as Garasha
- Yasushi Suzuki as Sushi Customer
- Yoko Ran as Ina
- Akira Ōizumi as Bandit
- Yuka Kamebuchi as Lady in the Restaurant