The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions. Director John Huston tells their stories with a level, unsentimental honesty and makes it into one of his best films.

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Cast

Stacy Keach

Tully

Jeff Bridges

Ernie

Susan Tyrrell

Oma

Candy Clark

Faye

Nicholas Colasanto

Ruben

Billy Walker

Wes

Al Silvani

Referee at Tully-Lucero Fight (uncredited)