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