Opposite Corners

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Opposite Corners

"Life's toughest opponents are not met in the ring."

1997

10.0(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

A rising boxing star faces success while trying to cope with his parents.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Billy Warlock

Bryant Donatello

Acting

Cathy Moriarty

Kathy Donatello

Acting

Tony Denison

Augie Donatello

Acting

Ray Mancini

Chick

Acting

Jay Acovone

Puggy

Acting

Robert Miano

Carmine

Acting

Raymond O'Connor

Mickey

Acting

Kenny Morrison

Larry

Acting

Frankie Valli

Sal

Acting

Wendy Benson-Landes

Cindy

Acting

Antony Ponzini

Tootie

Acting

Tony Pierce

Red

Acting

Nicky Blair

Marvin Cohen

Acting

Chad Cox

Matt Walinski

Acting

Johnny Williams

Jimmy

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