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2008 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Eric Drath

Assault in the Ring

Synopsis

This award-winning documentary examines one of boxing’s most tragic and controversial scandals—a 1983 bout between Billy Collins Jr. and Luis Resto and the profound impact that night’s events had on both fighters’ lives.

Details

GenresDocumentary, Sports & Fitness
Release Date2008-04-01
Runtime81 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesUS
Production CompanyLive Star Entertainment
Keywords
Redemption, Sports, Boxing, Thought-Provoking, Amusing, Sacrifice, Down On Luck, Inspirational, Bittersweet, Shocking, 2000s, 1980s, Tragedy, Bleak, Grief
Ratings
US-TV: TV-MA
Advisory
Violence, Language
Festivals
  • Nashville Film Festival
Awards
  • Winner of the 2010 Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Documentary

Cast

Luis Restoas Himself

Crew

Eric Drathdirector, producer, writer
Rick Bernsteinproducer
Ross Greenburgproducer
Barry Murphyproducer
Joe Lavineproducer
Aaron Cohenwriter

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