The Boxer and Death
Originally released in 1963. The Boxer and Death is a drama film. directed by Peter Solan.
Starring Štefan Kvietik, Manfred Krug, and Valentina Thielová
Synopsis
Concentration camp commander Kraft finds out that prisoner Kominek is a former professional boxer. Overnight, the prisoner is made Kraft's exercise partner and unwillingly rises to a privileged position at the camp. His anger over the death of his friend and co-prisoner leads to open revolt. The film brings a new view of human degradation during fascism by a tragic story of one man whose only chance for survival is to accept the rules of an unequal game.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Production Companies
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boxer and Death about?
Concentration camp commander Kraft finds out that prisoner Kominek is a former professional boxer. Overnight, the prisoner is made Kraft's exercise partner and unwillingly rises to a privileged pos...
Who directed The Boxer and Death?
The Boxer and Death was directed by Peter Solan.
How long is The Boxer and Death?
The Boxer and Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Boxer and Death released?
The Boxer and Death was released on February 22, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boxer and Death?
The main cast of The Boxer and Death includes Štefan Kvietik, Manfred Krug, Valentina Thielová, Józef Kondrat, Edwin Marian.