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Oct 5, 2023 · A boxer takes a redemptive journey on the day of his first fight since he left prison. IMDb rating 7.7/10, cast includes Steve Buscemi, Ron Perlman, Michael Pitt, Joe Pesci.
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- Drama, Sport
- Jack Huston
- 2023-10-05
Day of the Fight is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jack Huston in his directorial debut, and starring Michael Pitt. It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023.
Sep 23, 2023 · A former champion boxer tries to make a comeback after a brain injury and a prison sentence. The film is a homage to Kubrick's short documentary, but it relies too much on clichés and melodrama.
- Guy Lodge
Sep 2, 2023 · Huston's black and white drama follows a boxer's comeback fight and his troubled past. He reveals how he cast Pesci, who sings in the film, and why he stuck by Pitt despite his controversies.
- Carole Horst
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Sep 8, 2023 · A boxing drama starring Michael Pitt as a former champion who returns to the ring for one last fight. The film explores his tragic past and his emotional journey through flashbacks and present-day scenes.
Aug 30, 2023 · Movie News. Venice Hidden Gem: Michael Pitt Seeks Redemption in the Ring in ‘Day of the Fight’. Inspired by Stanley Kubrick, actor Jack Huston’s directorial debut chronicles a day in the...
Day of the Fight shows Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier during the height of his career, on April 17, 1950, the day of a fight with middleweight Bobby James. The film opens with a short section on boxing 's history and then follows Cartier through his day as he prepares for the 10 P.M. bout. Cartier eats breakfast in his West ...
