The Harder They Fall(1956)
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The Harder They Fall Synopsis
Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth.
The Harder They Fall (1956) is a drama film directed by Mark Robson, released on May 8, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling and Mike Lane. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Robson
- Writers:
- Budd Schulberg, Philip Yordan
- Producers:
- Philip Yordan
- Cinematographer:
- Burnett Guffey
- Composer:
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,350,000
- Status:
- Released
The Harder They Fall (1956) Trailer
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The Harder They Fall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Eddie Willis
Rod Steiger
as Nick Benko
Jan Sterling
as Beth Willis
Mike Lane
as Toro Moreno
Max Baer
as Buddy Brannen
Jersey Joe Walcott
as George
Edward Andrews
as Jim Weyerhause
Harold J. Stone
as Art Leavitt, TV sportscaster
Carlos Montalbán
as Luís Agrandi
Nehemiah Persoff
as Leo
Felice Orlandi
as Vince Fawcett
Herbie Faye
as Max
Key crew
Directed by Mark Robson, written by Budd Schulberg and Philip Yordan, produced by Philip Yordan.
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The Harder They Fall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 158 ratings.
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The Harder They Fall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Harder They Fall online?
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The Harder They Fall (1956) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Harder They Fall?
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The main cast of The Harder They Fall (1956) includes Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane and Max Baer. The film was directed by Mark Robson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Harder They Fall released?
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The Harder They Fall was released on May 8, 1956 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Harder They Fall worth watching?
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The Harder They Fall (1956) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Harder They Fall?
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