An enigmatic drifter named Chaney (Charles Bronson) blows into Depression-era New Orleans and impresses sleazy promoter Speed Weed (James Coburn) into backing him in the underground bare-knuckle fight circuit. He proceeds to demolish the local competition, but can Chaney deal with the big money’s talent from Chicago...and save Speed from vengeful loan sharks in the process? Gritty and bruising directorial bow for Walter Hill co-stars Jill Ireland, Strother Martin. 94 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Portuguese Dolby Digital mono; theatrical trailer.