The All-American Boy

The All-American Boy

Step into the ring... he'll knock you down. Step into his world, he'll shut you out.

1973 · 118 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama

Vic "Bomber" Bealer is a handsome, manipulative boxer who aspires to something greater than the small-town life he knows in Texas. But, even when opportunities present themselves, Bealer is too restless and indecisive to take advantage. Despite being on the cusp of making the Olympic boxing team, his life is in total disarray as he juggles relationships with an old flame, a girl who's way too young for him, and a foul-mouthed trainer.

Directed by Charles Eastman · Written by Charles Eastman

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Jon Voight Vic Bealer
Ned Glass Arty Balz
E.J. Peaker Janelle Sharkey
Anne Archer Drenna Valentine
Jeanne Cooper Nola Bealer
Art Metrano Jay David Swooze
Rosalind Cash Poppy
Nancie Phillips Connie Swooze
Kathy Mahoney Shereen Bealer
Carole Androsky Rodine Bealer
Peggy Cowles Bett Van Daumee (as Peg Cowles)
Bob Hastings Ariel Van Daumee

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