6.7
Pollock
2000
“Life is what happens in between rounds.”
Fat City (1972)
July 26, 19721h 37mEN
7.0
179 votes
Overview
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. Director John Huston tells their stories with a level, unsentimental honesty and makes it into one of his best films.
Director
John HustonWriters
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Original Language
English
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Production Companies
Columbia PicturesRastar Productions
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