Fisticuffs (1938): Cast
Fisticuffs is a 1938 documentary directed by David Miller, starring Pete Smith as Narrator (voice), Max Baer and Ancil Hoffman. It runs 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 10 min
- Director
- David Miller
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fisticuffs About?
The premise of Fisticuffs without spoilers.
In this Pete Smith Specialty short, former heavyweight champion Max Baer steps into the ring with a series of sparring partners. The film blends lively narration with striking slow‑motion sequences that dissect Baer’s punches, showcasing the power, speed and technique that defined his legendary career.
Fisticuffs Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- boxing
- pete smith specialty
- slow motion scene
- sports documentary
- demonstration
- boxing sport
- biting thumb
- chorus girl
- movie studio
Fisticuffs Cast & Characters
Pete Smith leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Max Baer and Ancil Hoffman as Max Baer's Manager. Directed by David Miller.
- Director David Miller
- Pete Smith as Narrator (voice)
- Max Baer as themselves
- Ancil Hoffman as Max Baer's Manager
More from David Miller
More films directed by David Miller: Goldie and the Boxer, Bittersweet Love, Executive Action and Hail, Hero!.
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Fisticuffs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fisticuffs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fisticuffs?
Fisticuffs runs 10 minutes.
When was Fisticuffs released?
Fisticuffs was released on August 27, 1938.
Who directed Fisticuffs?
Fisticuffs was directed by David Miller.
More films by David Miller Who is in the cast of Fisticuffs?
Fisticuffs stars Pete Smith as Narrator (voice), Max Baer and Ancil Hoffman as Max Baer's Manager.
Does Fisticuffs have a post-credit scene?
No. Fisticuffs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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