26 Nov 2003
Beautiful Boxer
Based on the real life story of Parinya Charoenphol, a Muaythai boxer who underwent a sex change operation to become a woman.
Champion
Fighting or loving, he was the... CHAMPION
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Top Billed Cast
Kirk Douglas Midge Kelly
Marilyn Maxwell Grace Diamond
Arthur Kennedy Connie Kelly
Paul Stewart Tommy Haley
Ruth Roman Emma Bryce
Lola Albright Palmer Harris
Luis van Rooten Jerry Harris
Harry Shannon Lew
John Daheim Johnny Dunne
Ralph Sanford Hammond
Esther Howard Mrs. Kelly
Bill Baldwin Bill Brown (Ringside Broadcaster) (uncredited)
Sam Balter Championship Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Don Brodie Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks Newspaper Reporter at Benefit (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan Referee Title Fight (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing Newspaper Reporter at Benefit (uncredited)
Paul Dubov Gangster (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee Tough Tramp in Boxcar (uncredited)
Joe Gray Championship Fight Opponent (uncredited)
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