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