Boxers Go to Heaven

Boxers Go to Heaven

1967 · 88 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Drama

Tragicomic story about a former boxing champion, unbeaten in the ring, but beaten by alcohol.

Directed by Branko Ćelović · Written by Branko Ćelović

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