Body and Soul (1999 film)

Body and Soul is a 1999 American sports drama film directed by Sam Henry Kass and starring Rod Steiger, Jennifer Beals, Michael Chiklis, Tahnee Welch, Ray Mancini, and Joe Mantegna.^[2][3] It is a remake of the 1947 film of the same name.^[4]

Body and Soul
Directed by	Sam Henry Kass
Produced by	Ray Mancini Peter McAlevey
Starring	Ray Mancini Michael Chiklis Jennifer Beals Rod Steiger Joe Mantegna Tahnee Welch
Cinematography	Arturo Smith
Edited by	Mitchell Danton
Production company	David Waters
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	September 11, 1999 (1999-09-11)
Running time	91 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$2.5 million[1]

Plot

Dreaming of making it as a professional, ambitious small-town boxer Charlie Davis (Ray Mancini) travels to Reno, Nevada with his unwavering friend Tiny O'Toole (Michael Chiklis). However, during his ascent to the top, he loses himself and forsakes the people he cares for most.

Cast

• Ray Mancini as Charlie Davis
• Michael Chiklis as 'Tiny' O'Toole
• Jennifer Beals as Gina
• Rod Steiger as Johnny Ticotin
• Joe Mantegna as Alex Dumas
• Tahnee Welch as Felice Gillian

See also

• Body and Soul (1947 film)
• Body and Soul (1981 film)