TV series

The Contender

1980 · 1 season

A earnest, slow-burning underdog drama about sweat, sacrifice and family duty, played straight and sincere.

Overview: A college student turned prizefighter hopes to make it big so that he can support his widowed mother and younger brother.
How it feels: Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, ambition, class, survival
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Genres: drama
Created by: Richard Collins
Starring: Marc Singer, Katherine Cannon, Moses Gunn, Alan Stock, Louise Latham, Tina Andrews
Length: 1 seasons, 5 episodes, 60 min each
Network: CBS
Country: United States of America
Languages: English