Fat City (DVD, 2002)

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Lesser known than films by Scorsese and Coppola, John Huston's masterly FATCITY is a classic story of the American underdog, and deserves its place inthe canon of great 1970s films. Adapted from a Leonard Gardner novel, thissorely overlooked work brilliantly and unflinchingly portrays the lives of agroup of born losers.Set in California, the story revolves around the lives of poor fighters. Stacy Keach is Tully, a down-on-his-luck alcoholic boxer living in a flophouse and earning money as a field worker while trying for a comeback. Jeff Bridges is Ernie, his 18-year-old protege who is setting himself up for the same hard-luck life. Tully tries to pass his wisdom on to Ernie, attempting to give the kid the chances that he missed. Meanwhile, Tully also becomes involved with Oma (Susan Tyrell), a raging alcoholic who does nothing but drag him further down. This film initially presents itself asa Horatio Alger-like comeback or underdog story, but is actually a bleak, incisive character study. A downbeat classic, FAT CITY is one of the best films by director John Huston.

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UPC0043396078888
eBay Product ID (ePID)3429576

Product Key Features

ActorStacy Keach
RatingG
Movie/TV TitleFat City
DirectorJohn Huston
FormatDVD
Release Year2002
GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleStacy Keach
Release Date20021210
Film CountryUSA

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  • a good story with interesting and offbeat characters and fine acting.

    With DVDs you are never sure of the picture quality and the quality on this one is good. I have wanted to watch this movie for years because of the wonderful and unique actress Susan Tyrell and the Oscar nomination she received for it. I"ve always liked Jeff Bridges and Stacy Keach also.

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  • Excellent movie

    Excellent movie. Directed by John Huston, starring Stacy Keach and Jeff Bridges, plus others you will recognize. Mind you, it is not happy movie, but it is good.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • " I Know I Can Get Back Into Shape.'

    Great film with outstanding performances.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • A typical Bronx New York Boxing rink.

    IT compares to Sylvester Stallone Action movie. Great performance from Jeff Bridges and Stacy Ketch.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Video works well, great movie....

    Video works well, great movie.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned