The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Prizewinning boxer Johnny Monterez is mad at the world, feeling persecuted because of his Mexican heritage. Worse yet, his right hand is damaged from years of fighting. Then Johnny falls in love with Pat O'Malley, his manager's pretty daughter, even though his best friend, Rick Gavery, is already besotted with her. Everything is on the line when Johnny, against Rick's wishes, agrees to a match with a fearsome opponent.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- John SturgesDirector
- David RaksinOriginal Music Composer
- Charles SchneeWriter
Cast
- June AllysonPat O'Malley
- Dick PowellRick Garvey
- Ricardo MontalbanJohnny Monterez
- Lionel BarrymoreSean O'Malley
- Teresa CelliMarina Monterez
- Barry KelleyAllan Goff
- Tom PowersTom Balford
- Mimi AgugliaMom Monterez
- Marianne StewartAudrey
- John GallaudetPhil Tripp
- Wally MaherReporter #1
- Larry KeatingReporter #2
Stills
Themes
irish-americanboxerfight manager