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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2015-03-28
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
Production

Wishing Well Pictures

5.9(39)
•2015•1h 35m

The Challenger

"Fight for who you are."

ActionDrama

Overview

A legendary trainer comes out of retirement to help an underdog boxer fight his way to a better life.

Director
Kent Moran
Writing & Screenplay
Kent Moran
Cinematography
Giacomo Belletti

Principal Cast

7 credited
KM
Kent MoranJaden
Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke DuncanDune
S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha MerkersonJada
Justin Hartley
Justin HartleyJames
Rob Morgan
Rob MorganFrederick
MR
Michael RiveraSanchez
WW
Wayne W. JohnsonBoxing Fan (uncredited)

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