Movies and TvShows featuring "boxing-promoter" theme.

Adonis Creed, the newly crowned heavyweight champion, is challenged by Viktor Drago, the son of the man who killed his father in the ring. With the help of Rocky Balboa, Adonis trains to face his fears and protect his legacy.

Reluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protégé who's hungry for success.

In 1930s Louisiana during the Great Depression, a drifter finds himself getting involved in the world of bare-knuckle boxing. He must navigate the dangers of a corrupt underground fighting scene and try to make a name for himself in the ring.

In Grudge Match, two aging boxing rivals, Henry 'Razor' Sharp and Billy 'The Kid' McDonnen, finally come face to face after thirty years for one last grudge match. The fight brings back their bitter rivalry and forces them to confront their aging bodies and their past mistakes. With the help of their trainers, Razor and Kid go through rigorous training, relive past glory, and try to settle the score once and for all.

The Great White Hype is a comedy-drama movie released in 1996. It follows the story of a boxing promoter in Las Vegas who tries to find a white heavyweight champion to fight against the current African-American champion. The movie satirizes the world of boxing and explores themes of corruption and promotion.

A trio of freedom fighters seek refuge in a South African bank after a failed sabotage mission. They take the bank and its customers hostage, demanding the release of Nelson Mandela in exchange for their freedom. The stakes and tensions escalate as the situation unfolds.

When fashion designer Marilla Brown meets sports writer Mike Hagen, they fall in love despite their clashing lifestyles. Their relationship is tested when Marilla's ex-boyfriend tries to sabotage their wedding.

Body and Soul is a 1947 film noir drama about a boxer named Charley Davis who becomes a successful fighter but is corrupted by the allure of fame and fortune. As he climbs the ranks, he encounters greed, jealousy, and manipulation that threaten to destroy his career and personal relationships. Charley must navigate this treacherous world of boxing to regain his integrity and save himself from the destructive forces around him.

Against the Ropes tells the story of Jackie Kallen, a woman who defies gender stereotypes and becomes a successful boxing manager. Facing ingrained sexism and resistance from the boxing world, Jackie fights to prove herself and support her underdog fighters. Along the way, she navigates relationships, the media, and the pressures of the industry.

When We Were Kings is a captivating documentary that explores the thrilling story of the Rumble in the Jungle, a historic boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Set in Zaire in 1974, the film showcases Ali's incredible charisma and the underdog story of him reclaiming the heavyweight title against the heavily favored Foreman. With energetic performances and powerful anecdotes, the film captures the spirit of this iconic boxing event.

When a boxer gets entangled in a love triangle and a web of corruption, he must navigate his way to the top while protecting his loved ones.

In 1962, a young Finnish boxer named Olli Mäki prepares for the biggest match of his career, while also navigating the challenges of love and fame. As the pressure mounts, Olli must find a way to balance his personal life with his boxing dreams.

Night and the City is a neo-noir crime drama set in New York City. The story revolves around a lawyer and a boxing promoter who get caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal. As they navigate the dark underbelly of the city, they encounter a waitress with her own secrets and a world of corruption. Based on a novel, this movie explores the gritty and dangerous world of boxing and the lengths people will go to for power and survival.

When a boxing promoter threatens to bankrupt a boxing manager, the manager must find a way to save his career and his love life. With the help of a driving instructor and a yenta accountant, he concocts a plan to scam his way to financial fortune. Along the way, he must navigate the complexities of forbidden love and the price of fame.

Set in the year 1976, Love Ranch follows the story of a couple who open a legal brothel in Nevada. Their relationship faces challenges as they navigate the complexities of the business, personal issues, and the arrival of an Argentine boxer. The film explores the themes of love, marriage, and the pursuit of dreams.

The Great White Hope is a powerful drama that tells the story of a black boxer's struggle against racial prejudice. Set in the early 1900s, the film follows the life of Jack Jefferson, a talented boxer who becomes the first African American heavyweight champion. However, his success is met with hostility and racism, and he must navigate the challenges of a society that refuses to accept him. As Jefferson fights for his place in the boxing world, he also discovers love and confronts the harsh realities of the time.

Make It or Die Trying: The Frank Warren Story is a documentary film that tells the incredible journey of Frank Warren, a boxing promoter who overcame numerous challenges to become one of the most successful figures in the world of professional sports. From humble beginnings to rubbing shoulders with boxing legends, Warren's determination and relentless pursuit of success are showcased in this remarkable documentary that will inspire and captivate audiences.

A scrappy fighter from Jersey City named Tommy Shea -- "born in a dump, educated in an alley" -- catches the eye of wealthy businessman, Robert Mallinson, who allows him to train at his Long Island estate. Shea soon falls for Mallinson's daughter, Dorothy, but fears he doesn't have the money to support her in proper style. To get this money, Shea decides to work with crooked fight-promoter Harry Cram, even though this means dropping his honest manager, Dave Bernstein. As the big fight approaches, however, Shea begins to have second thoughts.

Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is born out of a string of spectacular successes. All of which is brought to a halt when he develops a physical relationship with his manager's wife, the beautiful but manipulative Lorna. His naive temperament is no match for her callous, dispassionate scheming and he unwittingly becomes a pawn in Lorna's ultimate plan... .to murder her husband.

Don King rises from his humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful and controversial figures in the world of boxing, navigating through the mafia, prison, and countless obstacles to achieve fame and fortune.