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The Hitter - Blaxploitation Film
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The Hitter

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The Hitter is a 1979 American crime-action film directed by Christopher Leitch and starring Ron O’Neal. O’Neal plays a former boxer who becomes involved in violent criminal work, bringing the world of prizefighting into a story about hired force and underworld conflict. The film is generally categorized as a late-1970s blaxploitation production and is built around a central antihero.

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What is The Hitter about?

The Hitter is a 1979 crime-action film about a former boxer drawn into violent criminal work. Its story connects prizefighting, hired force, and underworld conflict.

Who stars in The Hitter?

Ron O'Neal stars as the former boxer at the center of the film. Christopher Leitch directed the 1979 crime-action movie.

What role does boxing play in The Hitter?

The main character's background as a prizefighter shapes how he handles violence and criminal assignments. Boxing is part of the film's identity, but the plot also moves into organized underworld conflict.

When was The Hitter released?

The Hitter was released in 1979. It belongs to the crime-action and blaxploitation film cycle associated with that era.

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