Clinch (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Clinch is a notable film directed by Piotr Andrejew, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A young factory worker takes up on boxing as a way to find himself and advance his chances for the future. But the difficulties of sorting himself out in the crooked boxing environment hold him back in the beginning, until he arrives for tournament in Chicago, where he can prove himself. In the end, he wins over his Yank opponent, an amateur below his ranking, and is back in the factory.
Who’s in it. Clinch stars Tomasz Lengren as Jerzy 'Olej' Olejniczak, Bolesław Smela as Tadeusz 'Palka' Palczynski, Janusz Sykutera as Chairman Szpakowski and Jan Tesarz as 'Znicz' Chairman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Clinch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clinch page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clinch (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clinch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clinch worth watching?
- Clinch holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clinch?
- Clinch stars Tomasz Lengren, Bolesław Smela, Janusz Sykutera, Jan Tesarz and Wiesław Gołas.
- When was Clinch released?
- Clinch was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.