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The All-American Boy
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The All-American Boy

1973-10-24 · 118 min · ★ 4.0

Drama

Vic "Bomber" Bealer is a handsome, manipulative boxer who aspires to something greater than the small-town life he knows in Texas. But, even when opportunities present themselves, Bealer is too restless and indecisive to take advantage. Despite being on the cusp of making the Olympic boxing team, his life is in total disarray as he juggles relationships with an old flame, a girl who's way too young for him, and a foul-mouthed trainer.

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Directors
Charles Eastman
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jon VoightJon VoightVic Bealer
Ned GlassNed GlassArty Balz
E.J. PeakerE.J. PeakerJanelle Sharkey
Anne ArcherAnne ArcherDrenna Valentine
Jeanne CooperJeanne CooperNola Bealer
Art MetranoArt MetranoJay David Swooze
Rosalind CashRosalind CashPoppy
Nancie PhillipsConnie Swooze
Kathy MahoneyShereen Bealer
Carole AndroskyCarole AndroskyRodine Bealer
Peggy CowlesBett Van Daumee (as Peg Cowles)
Bob HastingsBob HastingsAriel Van Daumee
Ray BallardRing Announcer
Harry NorthupHarry NorthupParker

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