The Contender (1980)★ 7.6/10
- Drama
Directed by: Lou Antonio, Nicholas Colasanto, Ray Danton, Harry Falk, Sutton Roley
Written by: Howard Berk, Richard Collins, Robert Dozier, Herman Groves, Robert Hamilton
While Johnny is in college his lumberjack Oregonian father commits suicide, so Johnny leaves school to pursue a career in boxing to support his mother and younger brother.
- Original title
- The Contender
- Storyline
- After his father's suicide, Johnny Captor of Coos Bay, Oregon drops out of college to pursue a career in boxing, which would enable him to support his mother and younger brother Brian. This did not sit well with his girlfriend Jill, a teacher, who would prefer that Johnny stay in school and earn a degree rather than risk his body in the ring. Johnny thinks he has a shot at the world championship, thanks to the support of his trainer George and the mobster who owns his contract Harry.
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 · 41
- Companies
- CBS
- Release dates
- AU April 3, 1980
- US April 3, 1980