The Hitter
1979, English. Directed by Christopher Leitch.
An ex-professional boxer gets a new start when teaming up with an ageing hoodlum and an ex-call girl.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 1 February 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Leitch
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The Hitter runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Hitter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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What movies are like The Hitter?
If you liked The Hitter, try Hunting Season, Best of the Best 2, Black Site.
Who directed The Hitter?
The Hitter (1979) was directed by Christopher Leitch and stars Ron O'Neal, Sheila Frazier, Adolph Caesar.