The Challenger

The Challenger

5.9IMDb Score
Released:2015-03-28
Duration:95 min
Director:Kent Moran
Actors:Kent Moran, Michael Clarke Duncan, S. Epatha Merkerson, Justin Hartley, Rob Morgan
Production:Wishing Well Pictures

Overview:

A legendary trainer comes out of retirement to help an underdog boxer fight his way to a better life.

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