Breakdown(1952)
HE WAS A KNOCK-OUT WITH THE WOMEN...BUT WOMEN and BOXING DON'T MIX!
Breakdown Synopsis
A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend's (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.
Breakdown (1952) is a crime and drama film directed by Edmond Angelo, released on July 16, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Ann Richards, William Bishop, Anne Gwynne and Sheldon Leonard. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Edmond Angelo
- Writers:
- Robert Abel, Robert Abel
- Producers:
- Edmond Angelo
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Ivano
- Composer:
- Paul Dunlap
- Production:
- Pegasus Productions
- Status:
- Released
Breakdown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann Richards
as June Hannum
William Bishop
as Terry Williams
Anne Gwynne
as Candy Allen
Sheldon Leonard
as Nick Sampson
Wally Cassell
as Pete Sampson
Richard Benedict
as Harry 'Punchy' Adams
- Joe McTurk
Joe McTurk
as 'Longshot' Maginnis
- John Vosper
John Vosper
as Judge Sam Hannum
- Roy Engel
Roy Engel
as Al Bell
- Norman Rainey
Norman Rainey
as Doc
Hal Baylor
as Joe Thompson - champ
- Elena Sirangelo
Elena Sirangelo
as Mrs. Prescott
Key crew
Directed by Edmond Angelo, written by Robert Abel and Robert Abel, produced by Edmond Angelo.
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Breakdown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Breakdown – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Breakdown?
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The main cast of Breakdown (1952) includes Ann Richards, William Bishop, Anne Gwynne, Sheldon Leonard and Wally Cassell. The film was directed by Edmond Angelo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breakdown released?
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Breakdown was released on July 16, 1952 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Breakdown worth watching?
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Breakdown (1952) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.