Urtain, King of the Mountains

This documentary explores the life and career of José Manuel Urtain, a controversial Spanish boxer. The film follows his journey from participating in traditional Basque sports to discovering boxing during his military service, eventually becoming a prominent athlete in Spain. While depicting his rise to fame, the narrative uses a humorous tone to examine the nature of combat sports and whether they serve as a way to channel human aggression or as a catalyst for societal violence.

The film was written and directed by Manuel Summers, following his 1964 production The Girl in Mourning. Produced by Impala and Kalender Films International, the movie has a runtime of 97 minutes. It holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 23 votes.