The Kid (1997)
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Rod Steiger stars in this story about Jimmy, a young man who has both talent and enthusiasm for boxing, and an elderly trainer and former fighter who sees in Jimmy the makings of a champion. However, Jimmy's parents don't approve of his ambitions as a pugilist, and he finds himself leading a double… More Rod Steiger stars in this story about Jimmy, a young man who has both talent and enthusiasm for boxing, and an elderly trainer and former fighter who sees in Jimmy the makings of a champion. However, Jimmy's parents don't approve of his ambitions as a pugilist, and he finds himself leading a double life in order to follow his own dreams without betraying his family. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
- Directed By
- John Hamilton
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
- In Theaters
- Jun 24, 1997 Wide
- On DVD
- May 21, 2002
- Studio
- Miramax
Critic Reviews
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Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
It's Girlfight without the girl. Or it's The Karate Kid without the karate.
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