The Last of the Knucklemen (1979)
Directed by Tim Burstall
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Two-fisted Gerard Kennedy plays "Tarzan," the foreman of a central Australian mine who maintains his authority by virtue of his formidable fists. Michael Preston plays "Pansy," a boastful miner who irritates all of his co-workers, none more so than Tarzan. The foreman calls out Pansy, challenging him to a bare-knuckle boxing match. The climax finds virtually everyone in town gathering for this battle royale, with several bankrolls wagered on the surprising outcome. Based on a play by John Powers.
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Australia, fight, foreman, mine, gambling, prostitute/prostitution, slice-of-life, conflict, worker
