Synopsis
Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.6/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 92% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.7/10121 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- Robert RossenDirector
- Hugo FriedhoferOriginal Music Composer
- Abraham PolonskyScreenplay
Cast
- John GarfieldCharley Davis
- Lilli PalmerPeg Born
- Hazel BrooksAlice
- Anne RevereAnna Davis
- William ConradQuinn
- Joseph PevneyShorty Polaski
- Lloyd GoughRoberts
- Canada LeeBen Chaplin
- Larry AnzaloneFighter Being Knocked Out (uncredited)
- Al BainClub Patron (uncredited)
- Steve BentonFight Spectator (uncredited)
- Eddie BordenFight Spectator (uncredited)
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