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Where to watch The Opponent (1988) in the UK

Name: The Opponent
Genre: Action
Released: 1988-07-08
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Daniel Greene, Giuliano Gemma, Ernest Borgnine, Keely Shaye Brosnan, Mary Stavin

The Opponent (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Greene plays an up and coming boxer with a powerful right hand and a heart of gold. He works night shifts in a bar and has a girlfriend whose father played by Ernest Borgnine disapproves of the relationship thinking Greene is a no good for nothing loser. To prove himself Greene catches the attention of a local boxing promoter played by Giuliano Gemma who decides to make a champion out of his newfound protégé.

Film
1988
94 min
★ 6.0/10 TMDB
Action

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Cast & crew

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DirectorSergio Martino

WritersLuciano Martino, Sauro Scavolini, Sergio Martino

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