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The Prize Fighter

19791h 39mMichael Preece
IMDb 5.6

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"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.

ComedyCrimeFamily
TransporterSportsSlapstick ComedyHoodlumBoxing

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What is The Prize Fighter (1979) about?

"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.

Who stars in The Prize Fighter?

The Prize Fighter stars Don Knotts (Shake), Tim Conway (Bags), David Wayne (Pop Morgan), Cisse Cameron (Polly), Robin Clarke (Mike). The film was directed by Michael Preece.

How long is The Prize Fighter?

The Prize Fighter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is The Prize Fighter worth watching?

The Prize Fighter holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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