The Opponent (1988)
1h 34m
Running Time
July 8, 1988Release Date
The Opponent (1988)
1h 34m
Running Time
July 8, 1988Release Date
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Plot.
Greene plays an up and coming boxer with a powerful right hand and a heart of gold. He works night shifts in a bar and has a girlfriend whose father played by Ernest Borgnine disapproves of the relationship thinking Greene is a no good for nothing loser. To prove himself Greene catches the attention of a local boxing promoter played by Giuliano Gemma who decides to make a champion out of his newfound protégé.
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Cast & Crew.

Daniel Greene
Bobby Mulligan

Giuliano Gemma
Martin Duranti

Ernest Borgnine
Victor

Keely Shaye Smith
Anne

Mary Stavin
Gilda Duranti

Bill Wohrman
Larry

James Warring
Eddy

A.J. Duhe
Baby

Herb Goldstein
Doctor

Ruben Rabasa
Olly

Gregg Todd Davis
Punk

Edgar Allan Poe IV
Punk

Lenny Moore
Duncan

Scotty Gallin
Pappy

Mark McCraken
Don

Reggie Pierre
Punk

Rocky Golio
Rocky

Jose Nino Ribalta
Lance

Federico Padovan
Bookmaker / Production Design

Paula Padovan
Kathy

Sergio Martino
Director / Screenplay

Luciano Martino
Story / Producer

Sauro Scavolini
Screenplay

Maria Perrone Capano
Screenplay

Robert Brodie Booth
Screenplay

Valentina Di Palma
Costume Design

Eugenio Alabiso
Editor

Luciano Michelini
Original Music Composer

Ricky Sacco
Production Manager

Marco Grillo Spina
Line Producer

Giancarlo Ferrando
Director of Photography

Franco Fantasia
First Assistant Director

Mario Lommi
Camera Operator

Anna Maria Montanari
Script Supervisor

Stefano Fava
Makeup Artist

Caridad Collazo
Hairstylist

Aurora Del Calvo
Production Secretary

Leonardo Curreri
Administration

Daniel Del Calvo
Accountant

Anna Maria De Pedys
Accountant
Media.

Details.
Release DateJuly 8, 1988
Original NameQualcuno Pagherà
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 34m
Content RatingR
Genres
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Wiki.
The Opponent (Italian: Qualcuno pagherà, also known as Uppercut Man) is a 1988 Italian sport comedy-drama film directed by Sergio Martino and starring Daniel Greene, Giuliano Gemma and Ernest Borgnine.
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