The Boxer

The Boxer (1977) is a drama film directed by Shūji Terayama rated 7.0/10.

In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and 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

Hayato

Kentarō Shimizu

Tetsuo Tenma

Masumi Harukawa

Harumi

Hiroko Isayama

Kazuyo

Juro Kara

Referee for the Final Match

Shoichi Ozawa

Apartment Manager

Keiko Niitaka

Garasha

Yasushi Suzuki

Sushi Customer

Yoko Ran

Ina

Akira Ōizumi

Bandit

Yuka Kamebuchi

Lady in the Restaurant

Hiroshi Nawa

Yamamoto