Fat City

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.

Cast

Stacy Keach

as Tully

Jeff Bridges

as Ernie

Susan Tyrrell

as Oma

Candy Clark

as Faye

Nicholas Colasanto

as Ruben

Art Aragon

as Babe

Curtis Cokes

as Earl

Sixto Rodriguez

as Lucero

Billy Walker

as Wes

Wayne Mahan

as Buford

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