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The Challenger

The Challenger

Fight for who you are.

2015•1h 35m•5.9/10
ActionDrama

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5.9/10(40)

A legendary trainer comes out of retirement to help an underdog boxer fight his way to a better life.

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Production

Wishing Well Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Kent Moran

Jaden

Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan

Dune

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Jada

Justin Hartley

Justin Hartley

James

Rob Morgan

Rob Morgan

Frederick

Michael Rivera

Sanchez

Wayne W. Johnson

Boxing Fan (uncredited)

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