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Golden Boy
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Golden Boy

1939-09-05 · 99 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Romance

Despite his talent as a musician, a city boy decides to become a boxer. He's successful as a fighter — much to the dismay of his father. When gangsters try to buy a piece of him, he begins to have second thoughts.

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Directors
Rouben Mamoulian
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckLorna Moon
Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouTom Moody
William HoldenWilliam HoldenJoe Bonaparte
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbMr. Bonaparte
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaEddie Fuseli
Sam LeveneSam LeveneSiggie
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyRoxy Lewis
Beatrice BlinnBeatrice BlinnAnna 'Duchess'
William H. StraussWilliam H. StraussMr. Carp
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeBorneo
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsDriscoll, Fight Official
Gordon ArmitageFighter
Earl AskamPoliceman
Al BayneFighter
Don BrodieDon Brodie
Dora ClementDora ClementIll Ringsider Who Won't Leave
Irving CohenEx-Pug
Eddie CokePhotographer
Dorothy ComingoreDorothy ComingoreFight Spectator
Onest ConleyOnest ConleyJimmy, Chocolate Drop's Brother

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