Who is Billy in Fat City / The New Centurions?

Sean Carlin plays Billy in the film.

What is Fat City / The New Centurions about?

FAT CITY, 1972, Sony Repertory, 100 min. John Huston, his versatility truly liberated by an evolving New Hollywood cinema, directed this gritty, slice-of-life adaptation of Leonard Gardner’s novel about two boxers, one naïve neophyte (Jeff Bridges), and one on his way down (a brilliant Stacy Keach) with his perpetually drunken mate (the great Susan Tyrell). 40th Anniversary! THE NEW CENTURIONS, 1972, Sony Repertory, 103 min. Dir. Richard Fleischer. George C. Scott is excellent as the seasoned police veteran who shepherds young newcomer Stacy Keach in the ways of the street. Initially hoping to support himself by police work until he gets his degree, law student Keach is gradually worn down by the pitiless grind and lets go of his ambition and family (including wife Jane Alexander). The job likewise takes its toll on Scott, but he is better at keeping his emotions hidden - until it is too late.

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Who directed Fat City / The New Centurions?: Stephen Mouton

Who is Billy in Fat City / The New Centurions?: Sean Carlin plays Billy in the film.

What is Fat City / The New Centurions about?: FAT CITY, 1972, Sony Repertory, 100 min. John Huston, his versatility truly liberated by an evolving New Hollywood cinema, directed this gritty, slice-of-life adaptation of Leonard Gardner’s novel about two boxers, one naïve neophyte (Jeff Bridges), and one on his way down (a brilliant Stacy Keach) with his perpetually drunken mate (the great Susan Tyrell).

40th Anniversary! THE NEW CENTURIONS, 1972, Sony Repertory, 103 min. Dir. Richard Fleischer. George C. Scott is excellent as the seasoned police veteran who shepherds young newcomer Stacy Keach in the ways of the street. Initially hoping to support himself by police work until he gets his degree, law student Keach is gradually worn down by the pitiless grind and lets go of his ambition and family (including wife Jane Alexander). The job likewise takes its toll on Scott, but he is better at keeping his emotions hidden - until it is too late.