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The Harder They Fall
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The Harder They Fall

1956-05-08 · 109 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth.

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Directors
Mark Robson
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,350,000

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartEddie Willis
Rod SteigerRod SteigerNick Benko
Jan SterlingJan SterlingBeth Willis
Mike LaneMike LaneToro Moreno
Max BaerMax BaerBuddy Brannen
Jersey Joe WalcottJersey Joe WalcottGeorge
Edward AndrewsEdward AndrewsJim Weyerhause
Harold J. StoneHarold J. StoneArt Leavitt, TV sportscaster
Carlos MontalbánCarlos MontalbánLuís Agrandi
Nehemiah PersoffNehemiah PersoffLeo
Felice OrlandiFelice OrlandiVince Fawcett
Herbie FayeHerbie FayeMax
Rusty LaneRusty LaneDanny McKeogh
Jack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonPop
Paul FreesPaul FreesPriest (uncredited)
William HenryWilliam HenryFight Arena Locker Room Guard (uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLureReporter at Hospital (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienRingsider (uncredited)
Bert StevensFight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Arthur ToveyArthur ToveyFight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)

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