Drama / Sports
USA,
1962, 95 min
Directed by:
Ralph NelsonScreenplay:
Rod SerlingCinematography:
Arthur J. OrnitzComposer:
Laurence RosenthalCast:
Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams, Val Avery, Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, Rory Calhoun, John Indrisano, Michael Conrad (more)VOD (1)
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This big-screen adaptation of Rod Serling's landmark television drama is about an aging boxer whose controlling manager leads him to consider throwing fights instead of retiring. Packing a wallop, primarily as an in-depth character study, this drama is packed with real-life boxers and star power. Julie Harris is undaunted as Grace Miller, a stern yet gentle employment counselor, who hopes to ease the heavy weight's transition. Anthony Quinn is huge in both soul and stature as Mountain Rivera, and Jackie Gleason proves to be an equal match for him as his manager Maish Renick. (official distributor synopsis)
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