The Last Fight (1983)
R | 86 mins | Drama | 7 September 1983
Director:
Fred WilliamsonWriters:
Fred Williamson, Jerry MasucciProducer:
Jerry MasucciCinematographer:
James LemmoEditor:
Daniel LoewenthalProduction Company:
Movie and Pictures InternationalThe summary for this unviewed film was assembled from synopses in contemporary reviews.
An advertisement in the 1 Mar 1983 HR announced a private screening of the film on 4 Mar and 8 Mar 1983 in Los Angeles, CA, hosted by Inter-Ocean Film Sales, Ltd. The Last Fight opened 7 Sep 1983 in New York City to negative notices, several of which ridiculed the picture. According to the 7 Sep 1983 HR review, The Last Fight “may be the funniest movie ever in which every major character, including the romantic couple, are viciously killed.”
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The summary for this unviewed film was assembled from synopses in contemporary reviews.
An advertisement in the 1 Mar 1983 HR announced a private screening of the film on 4 Mar and 8 Mar 1983 in Los Angeles, CA, hosted by Inter-Ocean Film Sales, Ltd. The Last Fight opened 7 Sep 1983 in New York City to negative notices, several of which ridiculed the picture. According to the 7 Sep 1983 HR review, The Last Fight “may be the funniest movie ever in which every major character, including the romantic couple, are viciously killed.”
In New York City, Panamanian recording artist Andy “Kid” Clave is in training to become the junior lightweight boxing champion. However, his penchant for gambling puts him in debt to nightclub owner Joaquin Vargas, whose overlord, Boss, demands half of Andy’s winnings from his next fight. Andy’s mentor is outraged by the deal, but is murdered by Boss’s hit man, Slim, before he can notify the boxing commission. Nancy, Andy’s girl friend, is also targeted by Slim after she witnesses the killing. The ensuing boxing match leaves Andy with a brain embolism, assuring his death if he enters the championship, or his murder if he refuses. Private detective Jesse Crowder investigates but is unable to save either Andy or ...
In New York City, Panamanian recording artist Andy “Kid” Clave is in training to become the junior lightweight boxing champion. However, his penchant for gambling puts him in debt to nightclub owner Joaquin Vargas, whose overlord, Boss, demands half of Andy’s winnings from his next fight. Andy’s mentor is outraged by the deal, but is murdered by Boss’s hit man, Slim, before he can notify the boxing commission. Nancy, Andy’s girl friend, is also targeted by Slim after she witnesses the killing. The ensuing boxing match leaves Andy with a brain embolism, assuring his death if he enters the championship, or his murder if he refuses. Private detective Jesse Crowder investigates but is unable to save either Andy or Nancy.
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