Der Fighter (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1983 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1983, Der Fighter is an action, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 106 minutes. “They are big! They are bad! But are they tough enough to beat the Country Western Warrior?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring country singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities, enters a "Tough Man" amateur boxing contest to earn some cash to pay his bills. Amazingly enough, he wins it, and is picked to go onto the national finals. He's torn between his first love, music, and the glitz, glamor and money of the "Tough Man" world.
Who’s in it. Der Fighter stars Dennis Quaid as Art Long, Carlene Watkins as Caroline Long, Stan Shaw as P.T. Coolidge and Pam Grier as Myra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Der Fighter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Fighter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Fighter (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Fighter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Fighter worth watching?
- Der Fighter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Fighter?
- Der Fighter stars Dennis Quaid, Carlene Watkins, Stan Shaw, Pam Grier and Warren Oates.
- When was Der Fighter released?
- Der Fighter was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.