
Schmutziger Lorbeer
The Harder They Fall
Release: 1956-05-08·Runtime: 109m·★ 7.2
Drama
Eddie Willis ist ein gerissener Sportjournalist, der jedoch nach dem Einstellen seiner Zeitung arbeitslos ist und in Geldschwierigkeiten gerät. Er trifft auf den zwielichtigen Nick Benko, Kopf eines Box-Syndikats, der ihm viel Geld für die Pressearbeit rund um seinen neuen Schützling, den argentinischen Boxer Toro Moreno, bietet. Eddie erkennt schnell, dass Toro ein „zahmer Riese“ ist, der in keinem Boxkampf eine faire Chance hätte. Nick gibt zu, dass er auf die Niederlage Toros in einem Weltmeisterkampf und damit verbundene hohe Wettgewinne setzt und die Gegner der dafür nötigen Vorkämpfe geschmiert werden sollen. Des Geldes wegen willigt Eddie ein, Toro „hochzuschreiben“.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Harold J. Stoneas Art Leavitt, TV sportscaster
William H. O'Brienas Ringsider (uncredited)
Steve Carruthersas Reporter (uncredited)
Abel Fernandezas Chief Firebird (uncredited)
Sol Murgias Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Jersey Joe Walcottas George
Rusty Laneas Danny McKeogh
Sandy Sandersas Reporter (uncredited)
Edward Andrewsas Jim Weyerhause
Jan Sterlingas Beth Willis
Michael Grangeras Gus Dundee's Doctor (uncredited)
Max Baeras Buddy Brannen
Harry Lewisas New York Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Lillian Culveras Mrs. Wilson Harding (uncredited)
Patricia Daneas Shirley (uncredited)
William Roerickas Mrs. Harding's Lawyer (uncredited)
Carl Skloveras Referee (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Referee (uncredited)
Ferris Tayloras House Doctor - Chicago (uncredited)
Stafford Reppas Reporter (uncredited)
Herbie Fayeas Max
Tina Carveras Mrs. Benko (uncredited)
Humphrey Bogartas Eddie Willis
Jack Albertsonas Pop
Adolph Faylaueras Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Joanne Arnoldas Pretty Girl (uncredited)
Bill Baldwinas Oklahoma City Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Joseph Mellas Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Roy Jensonas Fighter (uncredited)
Rod Steigeras Nick Benko
Tony Blankleyas Benko Son (uncredited)
Matty Fainas Fight Manager (uncredited)
Marian Carras Alice (uncredited)
Dennis Mooreas Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Horvathas Fighter (uncredited)
Felice Orlandias Vince Fawcett
Paul Freesas Priest (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Minister (uncredited)
Elaine Edwardsas Vince's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Don Kellyas Minor Role (uncredited)
Frank McLureas Reporter at Hospital (uncredited)
Val Averyas Frank (uncredited)
Eddie Garras Fight Manager (uncredited)
Arthur Toveyas Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Fulleras Minor Role (uncredited)
Nehemiah Persoffas Leo
George Cisaras Fight Manager (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Dundee Referee (uncredited)
Walter Baldwinas Boxing fan at Dundee fight (uncredited)
Mathew McCueas Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Peter Leedsas Dundee Fight Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Mort Millsas Reporter in Hospital (uncredited)
Charles Tannenas Reporter (uncredited)
Carlos Montalbánas Luís Agrandi
William Henryas Fight Arena Locker Room Guard (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kempas Man at Contract Signing (uncredited)
Mike Laneas Toro Moreno
Cosmo Sardoas Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Angela Stevensas Girl (uncredited)
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