The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%. Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 8m. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
619 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard SacklerScreenplay
- Stanley KubrickDirector
- Gerald FriedOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Frank SilveraVincent Rapallo
- Jamie SmithDavy Gordon
- Irene KaneGloria Price
- Jerry JarrettAlbert
- Mike DanaGangster
- Felice OrlandiGangster
- Shaun O'BrienLandlord
- Barbara BrandTaxi Dance Lady
- David VaughanConventioneer #1
- Alec RubinConventioneer #2
- Ralph RobertsBouncer #1
- Phil StevensonBouncer #2
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Themes
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