THEME EXPLORATION

championship fight

11 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Days of Being Wild
Days of Being Wild
1990 · Wong Kar-wai
Tom Jones
Tom Jones
1963 · Tony Richardson
Hajime no Ippo
Hajime no Ippo
2003 · —
An Actor's Revenge
An Actor's Revenge
1963 · Kon Ichikawa
Down By Law
Down By Law
1986 · Jim Jarmusch
The Inheritance
The Inheritance
1962 · Masaki Kobayashi
The Milky Way
The Milky Way
1936 · Leo McCarey
Where the River Padma Flows
Where the River Padma Flows
1971 · Ritwik Ghatak
Rabbit Punch
Rabbit Punch
1948 · Chuck Jones
Undisputed
Undisputed
2002 · Walter Hill
Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts
Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts
2017 · Susumu Mitsunaka
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

His masterpiece 'Raging Bull' dissects the psychology of a championship boxer with unmatched intensity, exploring violence, redemption, and obsession.

 Sylvester Stallone USA

As both director and star of the 'Rocky' franchise, he defined the underdog championship fight narrative that resonates across generations.

 David Fincher USA

His film 'The Game' and meticulous visual style bring psychological warfare and competitive stakes to the championship fight theme in unique ways.