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The Set-Up
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The Set-Up

1949-03-29 · 73 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Crime

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

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Directors
Robert Wise
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert RyanRobert RyanStoker
Audrey TotterAudrey TotterJulie
George TobiasGeorge TobiasTiny
Alan BaxterAlan BaxterLittle Boy
Wallace FordWallace FordGus
Percy HeltonPercy HeltonRed
Hal BaylorHal BaylorTiger Nelson
Darryl HickmanDarryl HickmanShanley
Kevin O'MorrisonKevin O'MorrisonMoore
James EdwardsJames EdwardsLuther Hawkins
David ClarkeDavid ClarkeGunboat Johnson
Phillip PinePhillip PineSouza
Edwin MaxEdwin MaxDanny
Herbert AndersonHerbert AndersonHusband (uncredited)
Larry AnzaloneMexican Fighter (uncredited)
Arthur BerkeleyCafe Patron (uncredited)
Burman BodelMan (uncredited)
John ButlerBlind Man's Buddy (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' ChissellNoble 'Kid' ChissellHandler (uncredited)
Bud CokesFight Spectator (uncredited)

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