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