On the Ropes (1999 film)

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On the Ropes
Directed by
CinematographyBrett Morgen
Edited by
  • Nancy Baker
  • Nanette Burstein
Music by Theodore Shapiro
Production
company
Highway Films
Distributed by Winstar Cinema
Release date
1999
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

On the Ropes is a 1999 American documentary film directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. The film follows the career of three young boxers (Noel Santiago, Tyrene Manson and George Walton) and their coach (Harry Keitt).

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