Body and Soul (1999 film)
Body and Soul is a 1999 American sports drama film directed by Sam Henry Kass and starring Rod Steiger, Jennifer Beals, Michael Chiklis, Tahnee Welch, Ray Mancini, and Joe Mantegna.[2][3] It is a remake of the 1947 film of the same name.[4]
| Body and Soul | |
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| Directed by | Sam Henry Kass |
| Produced by | Ray Mancini Peter McAlevey |
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| Cinematography | Arturo Smith |
| Edited by | Mitchell Danton |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.5 million[1] |
Plot
Dreaming of making it as a professional, ambitious small-town boxer Charlie Davis (Ray Mancini) travels to Reno, Nevada with his unwavering friend Tiny O'Toole (Michael Chiklis). However, during his ascent to the top, he loses himself and forsakes the people he cares for most.
Cast
- Ray Mancini as Charlie Davis
- Michael Chiklis as 'Tiny' O'Toole
- Jennifer Beals as Gina
- Rod Steiger as Johnny Ticotin
- Joe Mantegna as Alex Dumas
- Tahnee Welch as Felice Gillian
References
- Kriegel, Mark (2012). The Good Son: The Life of Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743286350.page 240
- Downey, Mike (26 April 1998). "An Ex-Champion Goes at It With Body and Soul". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- Romano, Frederick V. (2004). The Boxing Filmography: American Features, 1920-2003. McFarland. ISBN 9780786417933.page 17
- Mallozzi, Vincent M. (23 May 2014). "Together Again to Go the Distance". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
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