IMDb 5.8 1997 HD

Opposite Corners

Opposite Corners

1997
Drama
R USA
10 / 10
5.8 IMDB

A rising boxing star faces success while trying to cope with his parents.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Louis D'Esposito
Starring
Billy Warlock / Cathy Moriarty / Tony Denison / Ray Mancini / Jay Acovone / Robert Miano / Raymond O'Connor / Kenny Morrison

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense familial dramatic challenging grounded emotional promising uneven solid thoughtful

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Opposite Corners' offers a grounded look at the personal cost of ambition, with Billy Warlock leading the charge as a boxer whose personal life is as challenging as his professional one. The film cleverly situates its dramatic tension…

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Arthur Finch
May 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Billy Warlock takes on the role of a boxing hopeful in 'Opposite Corners,' a film that prioritises character conflict over pure sporting spectacle. The narrative is primarily concerned with how his ascent in the boxing world impacts his…

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Opposite Corners,' Billy Warlock anchors a compelling drama that uses the world of boxing as a backdrop for a poignant family saga. The film’s strength lies in its honest portrayal of a rising star grappling with the…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 14, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Opposite Corners' presents a familiar story of an athlete's ascent complicated by personal baggage. Billy Warlock shoulders the lead, portraying a boxer whose greatest battles might be fought outside the ring. The film's ambition to explore the strain…

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Eleanor Vance
May 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Billy Warlock steps into the ring as a promising boxer in 'Opposite Corners,' a film that attempts to weave the drama of the sport with the complexities of family life. The narrative hinges on his character's struggle to…

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