Heart of a Champion - The Ray Mancini Story (1985)
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The career of boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is the subject of the made-for-TV biopic. Doug McKeon plays Mancini, while Robert Blake co-stars as his father, Lenny Mancini. An excellent pugilist in his own right, Lenny's career is cut short by his wartime service. Son Ray carries on the… More The career of boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is the subject of the made-for-TV biopic. Doug McKeon plays Mancini, while Robert Blake co-stars as his father, Lenny Mancini. An excellent pugilist in his own right, Lenny's career is cut short by his wartime service. Son Ray carries on the tradition into the 1980s, battling his way towards the WBA crown. Heart of a Champion's executive producer was Rocky star Sylvester Stallone, who (it says here) staged the boxing sequences. This heartwarming "do it for the old man" effort was first telecast May 1, 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Michaels
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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Robert Blake
as Lenny Mancini
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Doug McKeon
as Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini
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Mariclare Costello
as Ellen Mancini
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Tony Burton
as Grif
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Ray Buktenica
as Dave Wolf
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James Callahan
as Father O'Neill
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Norman Alden
as Ray Arcel
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James Arone
as Freddy
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Curtis Conaway
as Lenny Jr.
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Richard Doyle
as Journalist #1
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Steve Eastin
as Male Reporter
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Johnny Haymer
as Stan
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Paul Jenkins
as Steelworker
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Marta Kober
as Sandy
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Luisa Leschin
as Ellen Jr.
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Mario Machado
as Broadcaster
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Duke Moosekian
as Fan
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Lycia Naff
as Cynthia
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Judith Penrod
as Business Lady
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Dee Dee Rescher
as Female Reporter
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Carl Steven
as Ray - age 10
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Ben Frank
as Eddie Sullivan
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Stephen Mendel
as Eye Doctor
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Marty Denkin
as Referee
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Jimmy Lennon Sr.
as Ring Announcer
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Richard Bakalyan
as Frank Jacobs
