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| name = Split Decisions
| name = Split Decisions
| image = Split decisions dvd cover.jpg
| image = Split decisions dvd cover.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = David Drury
| director = David Drury
| writer = David Fallon
| writer = David Fallon
| narrator =
| narrator =
| producer = Joe Wizan
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Craig Sheffer]]
* [[Craig Sheffer]]
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| studio =
| studio =
| distributor = New Century Entertainment
| distributor = New Century Entertainment
| released = November 11, 1988
| released = {{Film date|1988|11|11}}
| runtime = 95 minutes
| runtime = 92 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| budget = $9 million<ref>http://catalog.afi.com/Film/59121-SPLIT-DECISIONS</ref>
| budget = $9 million<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Film/59121-SPLIT-DECISIONS|title=AFI&#124;Catalog|website=Catalog.afi.com|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>
| gross = $695,822
| gross = $695,822
}}
}}

'''''Split Decisions''''' is a 1988 American [[crime drama]] [[sports film]] directed by David Drury and starring [[Craig Sheffer]], [[Jeff Fahey]] and [[Gene Hackman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/split-decisions-v46152|title=Split Decisions (1988) - David Drury|publisher=AllMovie}}</ref>
'''''Split Decisions''''' is a 1988 American [[crime drama]] [[sports film]] directed by David Drury and starring [[Craig Sheffer]], [[Jeff Fahey]] and [[Gene Hackman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/split-decisions-v46152|title=Split Decisions (1988) - David Drury|publisher=AllMovie}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==

On the east side of [[New York City]], boxing trainer Danny McGuinn is trying to prepare one of his sons, Eddie, to earn a chance to fight in the Olympic Games, while his other son, Ray, has fallen in with shady men from organized crime. After Ray is killed, Eddie discovers that an opposing boxer, Pedroza, was involved in his brother’s death and challenges him to a bout in the hopes of securing revenge. Eddie defeats Pedroza after a hard-fought match, and the film ends with the remaining McGuinns celebrating victoriously.
On the east side of [[New York City]], boxing trainer Danny McGuinn is trying to prepare one of his sons, Eddie, to earn a chance to fight in the Olympic Games, while his other son, Ray, has fallen in with shady men from organized crime. After Ray is killed, Eddie discovers that an opposing boxer, Pedroza, was involved in his brother’s death and challenges him to a bout in the hopes of securing revenge. Eddie defeats Pedroza after a hard-fought match, and the film ends with the remaining McGuinns celebrating victoriously.


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* [[John McLiam]] as Pop McGuinn
* [[John McLiam]] as Pop McGuinn
* [[Jennifer Beals]] as Barbara Uribe
* [[Jennifer Beals]] as Barbara Uribe
* Eddie Velez as Julian 'The Snake' Pedroza
* [[Eddie Velez]] as Julian 'The Snake' Pedroza
* [[Carmine Caridi]] as Lou Rubia
* [[Carmine Caridi]] as Lou Rubia
* [[James Tolkan]] as Benny Pistone
* [[James Tolkan]] as Benny Pistone
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* [[Harry Van Dyke]] as Douby
* [[Harry Van Dyke]] as Douby
* Anthony Trujillo as Angel
* Anthony Trujillo as Angel
* Victor Campos as Santiago
* [[Victor Campos]] as Santiago
* [[Tom Bower (actor)|Tom Bower]] as Detective Walsh
* [[Tom Bower (actor)|Tom Bower]] as Detective Walsh
* [[Julius Harris]] as Tony Leone
* [[Julius Harris]] as Tony Leone
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* Joe Godsen as Sparring Partner #4
* Joe Godsen as Sparring Partner #4
* [[George P. Wilbur]] as Referee At Patty Flood
* [[George P. Wilbur]] as Referee At Patty Flood

== Reception ==
In a review, ''[[TV Guide]]'' described Split Decisions as a "tedious low-budget boxing film". While praising Hackman's performance, the review pans the movie's "predictable script and phony, "[[Rocky]]"-style ending".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1988 |title=Split Decisions |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/split-decisions/review/2030009404/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref>

Writing for the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', Michael Wilmington spoke more positively about the movie, declaring it a "rousing boxing melodrama that pretty much earns a split decision itself".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilmington |first=Michael |date=1988-11-15 |title=Movie Reviews : 'Split Decisions' Packs a Pretty Strong Punch |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-11-15-ca-25-story.html |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of boxing films]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1980s sports drama films]]
[[Category:American boxing films]]
[[Category:American boxing films]]
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[[Category:Films set in New York City]]
[[Category:Films scored by Basil Poledouris]]
[[Category:Films scored by Basil Poledouris]]
[[Category:Films directed by David Drury]]
[[Category:Films directed by David Drury]]
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Latest revision as of 05:12, 10 October 2024

Split Decisions
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Drury
Written byDavid Fallon
Produced byJoe Wizan
Starring
CinematographyTimothy Suhrstedt
Edited byThomas Stanford
Music byBasil Poledouris
Distributed byNew Century Entertainment
Release date
  • November 11, 1988 (1988-11-11)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$9 million[1]
Box office$695,822

Split Decisions is a 1988 American crime drama sports film directed by David Drury and starring Craig Sheffer, Jeff Fahey and Gene Hackman.[2]

Plot

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On the east side of New York City, boxing trainer Danny McGuinn is trying to prepare one of his sons, Eddie, to earn a chance to fight in the Olympic Games, while his other son, Ray, has fallen in with shady men from organized crime. After Ray is killed, Eddie discovers that an opposing boxer, Pedroza, was involved in his brother’s death and challenges him to a bout in the hopes of securing revenge. Eddie defeats Pedroza after a hard-fought match, and the film ends with the remaining McGuinns celebrating victoriously.

Cast

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Reception

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In a review, TV Guide described Split Decisions as a "tedious low-budget boxing film". While praising Hackman's performance, the review pans the movie's "predictable script and phony, "Rocky"-style ending".[3]

Writing for the Los Angeles Times, Michael Wilmington spoke more positively about the movie, declaring it a "rousing boxing melodrama that pretty much earns a split decision itself".[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "AFI|Catalog". Catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Split Decisions (1988) - David Drury". AllMovie.
  3. ^ "Split Decisions". TVGuide.com. 1988. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
  4. ^ Wilmington, Michael (1988-11-15). "Movie Reviews : 'Split Decisions' Packs a Pretty Strong Punch". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
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