The Contender

1980 NR 1h 00m 8

While Johnny is in college his lumberjack Oregonian father commits suicide, so Johnny leaves school to pursue a career in boxing to support his mother and younger brother.

After his father's suicide, Johnny Captor of Coos Bay, Oregon drops out of college to pursue a career in boxing, which would enable him to support his mother and younger brother Brian. This did not sit well with his girlfriend Jill, a teacher, who would prefer that Johnny stay in school and earn a degree rather than risk his body in the ring. Johnny thinks he has a shot at the world championship, thanks to the support of his trainer George and the mobster who owns his contract Harry.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Apr 3, 1980

Johnny Captor, a blue collar worker, has a dream of competing for and winning...

Episode 2 Breakthrough

2. Breakthrough

Aired: Apr 10, 1980

Johnny prepares for the Olympic boxing trials but it is more difficult than h...

Episode 3 Fire and Ice

3. Fire and Ice

Aired: Apr 17, 1980

An underhanded female sportswriter needs a good story and believes Johnny wou...

Episode 4 Close Call

4. Close Call

Aired: Apr 24, 1980

Johnny's mother Alma learns she desperately needs a heart operation she can't...

Episode 5 Mission at Moscow

5. Mission at Moscow

Aired: May 1, 1980

Johnny is get through the early rounds and prepares for his gold medal bout i...

Info about The Contender

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres: Drama