Heavy Weight (2016)
Overview
When a talented new arrival begins using the local boxing club, Paris, a skilled fighter, is forced into an unexpected struggle with himself. A film about vulnerability in a hyper-masculine world that doesn't allow for it.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.97 |
Directed By
Jonny Ruff
Crew
Jonny Ruff
Chuku Modu
Jace Moody
Archie Pearch
Christian Proctor
Thomas Lee
Jamie Kataky
Lindsay Wright
TOP CAST
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