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Fat City

Life is what happens in between rounds.

The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions.

19721h 37mPGDrama

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About Fat City

Directors
John Huston
Cast
Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark, Nicholas Colasanto, Art Aragon
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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