Rocky Marciano Is Dead (1976)
Overview
Boxing's lost its soul. The noble art is now big business, and Harry's a has-been manager. But his dream remains-to find a champion, a new Louis, a new Marciano.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.17 |
Directed By
Graham Evans
TOP CAST
Ron Moody
Harry
Lesley Dunlop
Sue
Jeffery Kissoon
Sonny
Wolfe Morris
Schnorrer
David Reid
Sebastian
Stephen Greif
Joe Marks
Yvonne Bonnamy
Phoebe
Steven Beard
Boy squatter
Maya Kemp
Girl squatter
Phil Daniels
First youth
Mario Renzullo
Second youth
Mark Burdis
First boy
Paul Pender
Second boy
Alex Tompkins
Arthur
Joe Ritchie
Old man
Marjorie Wilde
Old woman
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