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Movie Description
Highly respected actor Brandauer stars in this "Rocky" type drama about a former Soviet boxing champ who defects to the U.S. and becomes the coach for two promising young athletes.
Synopsis
Klaus Maria Brandauer stars in this unusual boxing film that takes the coach's perspective.
Alek Neuman is an angry Jewish immigrant in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn passing his days as a dishwasher. He spends his nights nursing his bitterness with booze.
At one time, Neuman might have been a top prizefighter. But the power brokers in his native, and fiercely atheistic, Russia kept him out of the ring because of his faith.
Then Neuman meets two street kids who may have what it takes to make it as boxers, and he offers to coach them.
Film Notes
Filmed on location in the Brighton Beach section of New York City.
A James G. Robinson presentation.
Color by Deluxe.
Industry Reviews
"...Likeable....On a technical level, [the] film is stunning....STREETS OF GOLD is paved with credibly gritty scenes..."
Variety - Brit. (11/12/1986)
"...A pleasant, out-of-left-field surprise..."
Los Angeles Times - Michael Wilmington (11/15/1986)
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