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