THEME EXPLORATION

boxing and fixed fights

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Raging Bull
Raging Bull
1980 · Martin Scorsese
Rocky
Rocky
1976 · John G. Avildsen
Creed
Creed
2015 · Ryan Coogler
Creed II
Creed II
2018 · Steven Caple Jr.
Air of Paris
Air of Paris
1954 · Marcel Carné
Jose Torres
Jose Torres
1959 · Hiroshi Teshigahara
L’Aîné des Ferchaux
L’Aîné des Ferchaux
1963 · Jean-Pierre Melville
The Shakedown
The Shakedown
1929 · William Wyler
Un Soir de rafle
Un Soir de rafle
1931 · Henri-Georges Clouzot
Walkower
Walkower
1965 · Jerzy Skolimowski
I due evasi di Sing Sing
I due evasi di Sing Sing
1964 · Lucio Fulci
The Legend of Drunken Master
The Legend of Drunken Master
1994 · Kar-leung Lau
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

His films like 'Raging Bull' and 'Casino' deeply explore corruption, violence, and moral compromise within boxing and gambling worlds through psychological intensity.

 Darren Aronofsky USA

His film 'The Wrestler' presents an unflinching portrait of professional wrestling's predetermined outcomes and the desperation of performers trapped in a rigged system.