
Blood of a Champion
2005-07-01 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 2.6
Shadow, a once-promising boxer, finds it hard to readjust to civilian life after spending ten years in prison. Offered the chance to fight again
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- Directors
- Lawrence Page
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- Lawrence Page Films
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Bokeem WoodbineShadow
Deborah CoxSharon
George T. OdomShadow's Father
Maryam BasirKitty KatTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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