Fighters (1991)
Fighters is often cited as the definitive documentary film on the subject of boxing. It brilliantly captures both the romanticism and the agonising, sweat-dripping discipline inherent in this hardest game of all.
Top billed cast
- Jimmy TibbsHimself
- Mark KaylorHimself
- Bradley StoneHimself
- Terry DixonHimself
- Jason RowlandHimself
- Jimmy PetersHimself
- Dean HollingtonHimself
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