Toby (1975 film)

Toby is a 1975 Boxing Drama film directed by Carl Andy, produced by The Mirisch Company and released thru United Artists, the film stars Gene Hackman, Joey Miyashima, and a pre-Star Wars Carrie Fisher.

the film itself was loosely based on Osamu Tezuka's manga, "The Ballad of Tobio"

Plot
The year is 1963, 15-year old Toby (Joey Miyashima) is an escapee from an Orphanage, who decides to live in the slums of New York, he then becomes a new recruit for Rob's Gym as a boxer

Cast

 * Gene Hackman as Rob Schmuel
 * Joey Miyashima as Toby
 * Carrie Fisher as Hannah

Critical response
Toby received critical acclaim during it's release, The film apparently has an 77% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 81/100 on Metacritic.

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