“Billy” (Stacy Keech) had been a jobbing boxer for most of his life, but his aged body has caused him to hang up his gloves, leaving him boozing with the permanently sozzled “Oma” (the scene stealing Susan Tyrell) most of the time whilst eking out an existence doing what he can to earn a buck after his career left him penniless. Whilst training at the YMCA, he comes across the enthusiastic young “Ernie” (Jeff…
Life is what happens in between rounds.
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions. Director John Huston tells their stories with a level, unsentimental honesty and makes it into one of his best films.
Top Cast
Stacy Keach
Tully
Jeff Bridges
Ernie
Susan Tyrrell
Oma
Candy Clark
Faye
Nicholas Colasanto
Ruben
Art Aragon
Babe
Curtis Cokes
Earl
Sixto Rodriguez
Lucero
Billy Walker
Wes
Wayne Mahan
Buford
Ruben Navarro
Fuentes
Al Silvani
Referee at Tully-Lucero Fight (uncredited)
Álvaro López
Rosales (uncredited)
Carl D. Parker
Paymaster (uncredited)
Bill Riddle
Boxer (uncredited)
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FAQ about Fat City
What is Fat City about?
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions. Director John Huston tells their stories with a level,…
When was Fat City released?
Fat City was released in 1972.
What genres does Fat City belong to?
Fat City is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Fat City?
The cast of Fat City includes Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell, Candy Clark, Nicholas Colasanto.