Chuck (2017)
A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.
Top billed cast
Liev SchreiberChuck Wepner
Naomi WattsLinda Wepner
Elisabeth MossPhyllis Wepner
Ron PerlmanAl Braverman
Jim GaffiganJohn Stoehr
Michael RapaportJohn Wepner
Pooch HallMuhammad Ali
Morgan SpectorSylvester Stallone
Jason JonesArty
William HillPaddy
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