The read
A Balasaur Score of 56 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, Metacritic 38/100. Audiences rate it 30 points higher than critics do. Most of the 1,065 1970s drama movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic38/100
Audiences rate it 30 points higher than critics do.
214 audience votes
Key crew
- Franco ZeffirelliDirector
- Dave GrusinOriginal Music Composer
- Walter NewmanScreenplay
Cast
- Jon VoightBilly
- Faye DunawayAnnie
- Ricky SchroderT.J.
- Jack WardenJackie
- Arthur HillMike
- Strother MartinRiley
- Joan BlondellDolly Kenyon
- Mary Jo CatlettJosie
- Elisha Cook Jr.Georgie
- Stefan GieraschCharlie Goodman
- Allan MillerWhitey
- Joe TornatoreHesh
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Themes
sportsgamblingboxerremakealcoholicsingle fatherracetrackalcoholic fathermother child separationboxingfather son relationshipretired prizefighter