The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall

No Punches Pulled! If you thought "On The Waterfront" hit hard... wait till you see this one!

19561h 49mDrama
7.2

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Overview

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.

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

Crew

DirectorMark Robson

Details

Release DateMay 8, 1956
Revenue$1,350,000
LanguagesSpanish, English
StudiosColumbia Pictures
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