Joe Bugner, born in 1950 in Szőreg, Hungary, made a notable transition from heavyweight boxing to acting. Best known for his role in They Called Him Bulldozer (1978), Bugner's imposing stature and athletic background lend a unique presence to the film's gritty narrative. After a successful boxing career, including challenges against legends like Muhammad Ali, Bugner embraced the world of cinema, contributing to the cult film landscape with his performance that blends action and personality.
They Called Him Bulldozer
The "Bulldozer", a former football star, is now working as a fisherman. As a group of street-people arranges a football match against the local Armybase, he is asked to be their trainer. His boat was damaged by a submarine and he currently has no work, so he agrees.