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