The 1988 movie “Fist Fighter” revolves around an ex-boxer seeking revenge for the death of a friend. It was shot in various locations and featured famous actors like Jorge Rivero and Edward Albert, among others. This summary explores the filming locations, dates, interesting facts, and backstage details of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The main shooting location of the “Fist Fighter” movie was in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. The filming took place on April 27, 1988. Every scene of the movie offers a rich representation of Mexico’s diversity and cultural heritage.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Edward Albert | Harry ‘Punchy’ Moses |
| Brenda Bakke | Ellen |
| Mike Connors | Billy Vance |
| Simón Andreu | Moreno |
| Matthias Hues | Rhino |
| Emiliano Redondo | Delgado |
| Eleazar Garcia Jr. | Muñes |
| Tony Isbert | Rains |
| Gus Rethwisch | The Beast |
| Jimmy Nickerson | King Bellinakov |
| Jorge Reynoso | Lobo I |
| Manuel Benítez | Lobo II |
| Sergio Acosta | Lobo III |
| Helmut Schivety | Manager |
| Eduardo Noriega | Gambler #1 |
| William Rothlein | Hustler |
| Carlos Romano | Gambler #2 |
| Leon Tacher | Miner |
| Billy Graham | Arm Wrestler |
| José Antonio Noriega | Referee |
| Hector De Rubin | Bodyguard #1 |
| Jaime Domínguez | Bodyguard #2 |
| Mariano González | Singing drunk |
| Gus Peterson | |
| Tony Roberts |
Trivia and Facts
- Fist Fighter is an action and drama movie directed by Frank Zuniga and written by Carlos Vasallo and Max Bloom.
- The movie was released on May 12,1989 in USA and ran for a duration of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
- Jorge Rivero, who starred as C.J. Thunderbird, along with Edward Albert as Harry ‘Punchy’ Moses and Brenda Bakke as Ellen, were the lead stars in the film.
- The star cast also includes well-known names like Mike Connors, Simón Andreu, and Matthias Hues.
- The story takes a turn when the protagonist C.J. Thunderbird learns about a friend killed in an illegal fight. To avenge his friend’s death, he tracks down the killer, Rhino, who works for a local drug lord in Bolivia.
- However, C.J. Thunderbird must prove himself through a series of fights to get to Rhino as the drug lord does not want his best goon hurt.
- Intriguing facts include the revenge-driven plot, betrayal by local authorities, survival in prison, and numerous fight scenes. Jimmy Nickerson was responsible for trainning both Jorge Rivero and Matthias Hues for their roles.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.4326077
- Longitude: -99.133208
- Place ID: ChIJB3UJ2yYAzoURQeheJnYQBlQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
