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The Revenge Champion
Lost film, directed by Tomu Uchida. This film is a very funny comedy that makes fun of the moral code of the samurai Bushido, which has become obsolete and turned into an empty form during the period of feudalism.
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Plot Summary
A boxer, betrayed by his manager and framed for a crime, loses his championship title and is sent to prison. Upon his release, he seeks to reclaim his former glory and expose the manager who wronged him. He must navigate the treacherous world of professional boxing once more, facing formidable opponents and the ghosts of his past.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of "The Revenge Champion" from 1931 is scarce. As a B-movie of its era, it likely received modest reviews focusing on its straightforward sports drama narrative and performances. Contemporary audiences may have appreciated the boxing sequences and the redemption arc.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its fast-paced boxing action.
A typical redemption story formula for the era.
Performances, particularly from the lead, were often cited as serviceable.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the time are not readily available, but films of this nature typically appealed to fans of sports dramas and straightforward, action-oriented plots.
Fun Fact
Ricardo Cortez, who starred as the boxer, was himself a former amateur boxer before transitioning to acting.
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