The Featherweight
"Willie Pep has had 231 fights. What's one more?"
Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Featherweight is a drama film. directed by Robert Kolodny.
Starring James Madio, Ruby Wolf, and Keir Gilchrist
Synopsis
Set in 1964, a camera crew follows Willie Pep, retired featherweight boxing champion. Down and out in Hartford CT, married to a woman half his age and with a drug-addled son and mounting debts, Pep decides to make a return to the ring.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Madio
as Guglielmo Papaleo (Willie Pep)
Ruby Wolf
as Linda Papaleo
Keir Gilchrist
as Billy Papaleo Jr.
Stephen Lang
as Bill Gore
Ron Livingston
as Bob Kaplan
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
as Sandy Saddler
Shari Albert
as Fran Papaleo
Imma Aiello
as Mama Papaleo
Frank John Hughes
as Mike Marino
Michael Siberry
as Bill Lee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Appian Way
- Golden Ratio Films
- Pep Films
- Blisspoint Entertainment
- Connecticut Public Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Featherweight about?
Set in 1964, a camera crew follows Willie Pep, retired featherweight boxing champion. Down and out in Hartford CT, married to a woman half his age and with a drug-addled son and mounting debts, Pep...
Who directed The Featherweight?
The Featherweight was directed by Robert Kolodny.
How long is The Featherweight?
The Featherweight has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Featherweight released?
The Featherweight was released on September 3, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Featherweight?
The main cast of The Featherweight includes James Madio, Ruby Wolf, Keir Gilchrist, Stephen Lang, Ron Livingston.