Battlers, The (Channel 7 1968, Mark McManus, Vince Gil)

Drama series The Battlers was about a young boxer, Wayne Small living in a tough part of Sydney and determined to make it to the top no matter what it costs, Small was helped by former champ Tolly McCall.

production details
Australia / Channel 7 – ATN / 26×30 minute episodes / First episode Broadcast 26 June 1968

Creators: John Kiddle, Pamela Punch / Producer: John Walters / Director: Jacques de Vigne

cast
VINCE GIL as Wayne Small
MARK McMANUS as Tolly McCall
JOHN ARMSTRONG
BILL HUNTER
CARMEN DUNCAN
GRAHAM ROUSE
GORDON GLENWRIGHT
RICHARD MEIKLE
LUCKY GRILLS

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