
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
Marian Carras Alice (uncredited)
Roy Jensonas Fighter (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Carl Skloveras Referee (uncredited)
Herbie Fayeas Max
Charles Tannenas Reporter (uncredited)
Mike Laneas Toro Moreno
Nehemiah Persoffas Leo
Lillian Culveras Mrs. Wilson Harding (uncredited)
Charles Horvathas Fighter (uncredited)
Angela Stevensas Girl (uncredited)
Felice Orlandias Vince Fawcett
Peter Leedsas Dundee Fight Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Dundee Referee (uncredited)
Humphrey Bogartas Eddie Willis
Adolph Faylaueras Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Mort Millsas Reporter in Hospital (uncredited)
Rod Steigeras Nick Benko
Joseph Mellas Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Jersey Joe Walcottas George
Val Averyas Frank (uncredited)
Bill Baldwinas Oklahoma City Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Walter Baldwinas Boxing fan at Dundee fight (uncredited)
Jan Sterlingas Beth Willis
Tony Blankleyas Benko Son (uncredited)
Tina Carveras Mrs. Benko (uncredited)
Carlos Montalbánas Luís Agrandi
Max Baeras Buddy Brannen
Don Kellyas Minor Role (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Ringsider (uncredited)
Eddie Garras Fight Manager (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Minister (uncredited)
Rusty Laneas Danny McKeogh
Steve Carruthersas Reporter (uncredited)
Elaine Edwardsas Vince's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Referee (uncredited)
Harry Lewisas New York Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Patricia Daneas Shirley (uncredited)
Matty Fainas Fight Manager (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kempas Man at Contract Signing (uncredited)
Arthur Toveyas Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Dennis Mooreas Reporter (uncredited)
Michael Grangeras Gus Dundee's Doctor (uncredited)
Frank McLureas Reporter at Hospital (uncredited)
Sandy Sandersas Reporter (uncredited)
Robert Fulleras Minor Role (uncredited)
William Henryas Fight Arena Locker Room Guard (uncredited)
Mathew McCueas Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Sol Murgias Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Abel Fernandezas Chief Firebird (uncredited)
Edward Andrewsas Jim Weyerhause
George Cisaras Fight Manager (uncredited)
Jack Albertsonas Pop
Paul Freesas Priest (uncredited)
William Roerickas Mrs. Harding's Lawyer (uncredited)
Harold J. Stoneas Art Leavitt, TV sportscaster
Joanne Arnoldas Pretty Girl (uncredited)
Stafford Reppas Reporter (uncredited)
Ferris Tayloras House Doctor - Chicago (uncredited)
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