Rocky Marciano Is Dead

Rocky Marciano Is Dead

1976 · 69 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, TV Movie

Boxing's lost its soul. The noble art is now big business, and Harry's a has-been manager. But his dream remains-to find a champion, a new Louis, a new Marciano.

Directed by Graham Evans · Written by Bernard Kops

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