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HE COULD STILL SMACK 'EM DOWN...AND HE DID!

NR 1939 · 64 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

A former prizefighter tries to help his son pay off his gambling debts.

Directed by Phil Rosen · Written by Alex Gottlieb

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