| Come Out Fighting | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nigel Buesst |
| Written by | Nigel Buesst |
| Based on | a play by Harry Martin |
| Produced by | Nigel Buesst |
| Starring | Michael Karpaney |
| Cinematography | Byron Kennedy |
| Edited by | Tony Patterson |
| Music by | Smetana |
Release date | July 1973 |
Running time | 50 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6,000[1] |
Come Out Fighting is a short 1973 Australian feature directed by Nigel Buesst.
Plot
Aboriginal boxer Al Dawson is torn by the demands of fight promoters and aboriginal protestors. He eventually decides to reject them all and gives away his chance at a world title.
Cast
- Michael Karpaney as Al Dawson
- Joey Collins as Eddie
- Bethany Lee as Susan Parker
- Cliff Neate as Stan Harkness
- Peter Green as Rocky Garibaldi
- Bob Horsfall as Phil Bench
- Brian Torrens as Carl Price
- Peter Adams as Garry Day
- Martin Phelan as student
- Harry Williams as aboriginal drinker
- Max Pescud as trainer
- Bert Williams as aboriginal drinker
- Kris McQuade as Sporting World hostess
- John Jacobs as trainer
- John Duigan as student
Production
The film was shot on 16mm and was made with the assistance of the Experimental Film and Television Fund. Filming completed by July 1973.[2]
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