The Fighter
Originally released in 1989. The Fighter is a action/drama film. directed by Anthony Maharaj.
Starring Richard Norton, Benny Urquidez, and Glenn Ruehland
Synopsis
Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Philippines
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Director
Top Cast
Richard Norton
as Ryan Travers
Benny Urquidez
as Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
Glenn Ruehland
as Zach
Erica Van Wagener
as Katie Travers
Franco Guerrero
as Chai Wat
Ramon D'Salva
as Pinai
Angel Confiado
as Quan
Gerald McCoy
as Mr. Travers
Helen McNeely
as Mrs. Travers
Graham Monro
as Shipyard Manager
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walanar Group
- Carl-Phil Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fighter about?
Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son t...
Who directed The Fighter?
The Fighter was directed by Anthony Maharaj.
How long is The Fighter?
The Fighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Fighter released?
The Fighter was released on June 2, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fighter?
The main cast of The Fighter includes Richard Norton, Benny Urquidez, Glenn Ruehland, Erica Van Wagener, Franco Guerrero.