The Waltons: The Fighter (1975)
Fresh from his triumphant movie appearance in Blazing Saddles, Cleavon Little guest stars as James Travis Clark, the Waltons' new hired man. Upon learning that James is a prizefighter, Olivia (Michael Learned) and Grandma (Ellen Corby) strongly express their disapproval--until they find out that he plans to use the prize money from his upcoming bout to finance the building of a church for the local African American community. Unfortunately, it turns out that the fight is fixed, and James has no hope of winning. But though he's been counted out in the ring, James still may emerge a winner thanks to the help and support of his new friends on Walton's Mountain. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Ivan Dixon
Synopsis of The Waltons: The Fighter
Fresh from his triumphant movie appearance in Blazing Saddles, Cleavon Little guest stars as James Travis Clark, the Waltons' new hired man. Upon learning that James is a prizefighter, Olivia (Michael Learned) and Grandma (Ellen Corby) strongly express their disapproval--until they find out that he plans to use the prize money from his upcoming bout to finance the building of a church for the local African American community. Unfortunately, it turns out that the fight is fixed, and James has no hope of winning. But though he's been counted out in the ring, James still may emerge a winner thanks to the help and support of his new friends on Walton's Mountain. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Waltons: The Fighter
- Erin Blunt - Jody Foster
- James Gammon - Zack Roswell
- Brett Hadley - Radio Announcer
- Cleavon Little - James Travis Clark
- Charles Picerni - Sparring Partner
- Martin St. Judge - Church Elder
- Zachary A. Charles - Ben Rafferty
- Russ Grieve - Ring Announcer
- Lynn Hamilton - Verdie Foster
- Jim Nickerson - Iron Mike
- Dave Shelley - Sam Mumford
- Gary McLargy - Comet Kid
- Director(s):
- Ivan Dixon
- Writer(s):
- Andy White
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