The Boxer (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 1972, The Boxer is a thriller and drama film directed by Franco Prosperi, running about 83 minutes. “They taught him how to fight... He already knew how to kill!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boxer Teddy Wilcox leaves his manager and relocates. He finds Nick, a manager/trainer. Before Wilcox's first fight, Nick receives a threat-- Wilcox loses, or Nick will die.
Who’s in it. The Boxer stars Robert Blake as Teddy 'Cherokee' Wilcox / Teddy Wilson, Catherine Spaak as Claire, Nick's daughter, Ernest Borgnine as Captain Perkins and Gabriele Ferzetti as Nick La Caterina / Tony La Monica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, The Boxer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boxer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boxer (1972)?
- In US, The Boxer is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boxer worth watching?
- The Boxer holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boxer?
- The Boxer stars Robert Blake, Catherine Spaak, Ernest Borgnine, Gabriele Ferzetti and Tomas Milian.
- When was The Boxer released?
- The Boxer was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.