The actor wrote and starred in the hit 1976 boxing movie as well as its sequels, but he claims the film rights have been controlled by Irwin for 46 years and he wants them handed over to him so he can pass them on to his son and three daughters.
Fighting against Irwin Winkler over the rights to the sports film franchise, the 76-year-old actor calls for what s left of my rights back from the producer.