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Tapia (2013): Cast

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Tapia is a 2013 documentary directed by Eddie Alcazar, starring Johnny Tapia. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Tapia (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Eddie Alcazar
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tapia About?

The premise of Tapia without spoilers.

The film explores the turbulent life of Johnny Tapia, a boxer born and raised in Albuquerque. Despite achieving remarkable success in the ring, claiming world titles in three different weight classes, Tapia battled intense personal struggles. These included the tragic kidnapping and murder of his mother when he was just eight years old, as well as battles with drug addiction, mental health challenges, and multiple suicide attempts, creating a constant conflict between triumph and despair.

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Cast & crew

Tapia Cast

Johnny Tapia stars in Tapia. Directed by Eddie Alcazar.

From the director

More from Eddie Alcazar

More films directed by Eddie Alcazar, best-rated first: Divinity, Perfect, Remember To Enjoy The Light Before It’s Gone and The Vandal.

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FAQ

Tapia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tapia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tapia?

Tapia runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Tapia released?

Tapia was released on June 15, 2013.

Who directed Tapia?

Tapia was directed by Eddie Alcazar.

More films by Eddie Alcazar

Who is in the cast of Tapia?

Tapia stars Johnny Tapia.

Does Tapia have a post-credit scene?

No. Tapia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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