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Broken Noses (1987)

Gênero : Documentário

Runtime : 1H 15M

Director : Bruce Weber

Sinopse

Photographer Bruce Weber profiles boxer Andy Minsker, including his pro career and family relations, and the boys' boxing club Minsker runs.

Atores

Andy Minsker
Andy Minsker
Himself

Tripulações

Bruce Weber
Bruce Weber
Director
Cherry Vanilla
Cherry Vanilla
Music
Jeff Preiss
Jeff Preiss
Director of Photography
Nan Bush
Nan Bush
Executive Producer
Phyllis Famiglietti
Phyllis Famiglietti
Editor

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