Below the Belt (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1971, Below the Belt is a drama film directed by Bethel Buckalew, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A boxer's manager pays a prostitute to make his boxer's nights hot, and endless. Not so strange, considering all the dirty deals the manager has with the local mafia. The strong champion has to contend with the sexy girl, before he gets to the ring with the title contender. But there are other interests at play, and more girls to play.
Who’s in it. Below the Belt stars John Tull as Sammy, George Buck Flower as Benny, Steven Hodge as Johnny and Fred Finkleloffe as Louie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Below the Belt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Below the Belt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Below the Belt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Below the Belt (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Below the Belt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Below the Belt worth watching?
- Below the Belt holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Below the Belt?
- Below the Belt stars John Tull, George Buck Flower, Steven Hodge, Fred Finkleloffe and Mirka Madnadraszky.
- When was Below the Belt released?
- Below the Belt was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.