Body and Soul_
"He's a boxer. She's a knockout. Together, they score."
A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he is brought back to reality.
Starring
Leon Isaac Kennedy, Jayne Kennedy, Peter Lawford
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Body and Soul was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he is brought back to reality.
Body and Soul is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 49m.
CAST (20)
Leon Isaac Kennedy
Leon Johnson
Jayne Kennedy
Julie Winters
Peter Lawford
Big Man
Perry Lang
Charles Golphin
Muhammad Ali
Himself
Azizi Johari
Pussy Willow
Rosanne Katon
Melody
Ola Ray
Hooker #1
IG
Ingrid Greer
Hooker #2
LS
Laurie Senit
Hooker #3
JI
John Isaacs
Reporter #4
Edgy Lee
Pretty Lady
Gilbert Lewis
Tony
CW
Chris Wallace
Dr. Bachman
Kim Hamilton
Mrs. Johnson
NS
Nikki Swasey Seaton
Kelly Johnson
Michael V. Gazzo
Frankie
Mel Welles
Joe Gillardi
DeForest Covan
Cut Man
Danny Wells
Sports Announcer
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
3.7/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Body and Soul about?
A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he is brought back to reality.
How long is Body and Soul?
Body and Soul has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in Body and Soul?
The cast of Body and Soul includes Leon Isaac Kennedy, Jayne Kennedy, Peter Lawford, Perry Lang, Muhammad Ali.
What is the rating of Body and Soul?
Body and Soul has a rating of 3.7 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama