Day of the Fight(1951)
Day of the Fight Synopsis
Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James. The film traces Cartier’s quiet morning rituals, training, and anxious hours before the match, culminating in his swift victory that night in Newark. Opening with a brief history of boxing, Kubrick’s tightly crafted short captures the discipline, isolation, and tension behind a fighter’s daily routine.
Day of the Fight (1951) is a documentary film directed by Stanley Kubrick, released on April 26, 1951 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Vincent Cartier, Walter Cartier, Nat Fleischer and Bobby James. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 178 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Producers:
- Stanley Kubrick, Jay Bonafield
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,900
- Status:
- Released
Day of the Fight Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Vincent Cartier
Vincent Cartier
as Self, Walter's twin brother and manager
- Walter Cartier
Walter Cartier
as Self
- Nat Fleischer
Nat Fleischer
as Self, boxing historian
- Bobby James
Bobby James
as Self, Walter's opponent
- Judy Singer
Judy Singer
as Self, female fan in crowd (uncredited)
Stanley Kubrick
as Self (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited)
- Alexander Singer
Alexander Singer
as Self
Douglas Edwards
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, produced by Stanley Kubrick and Jay Bonafield.
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Day of the Fight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 178 ratings.
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Day of the Fight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Day of the Fight online?
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Day of the Fight (1951) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Day of the Fight?
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The main cast of Day of the Fight (1951) includes Vincent Cartier, Walter Cartier, Nat Fleischer, Bobby James and Judy Singer. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Day of the Fight released?
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Day of the Fight was released on April 26, 1951 and runs for 13m.
Is Day of the Fight worth watching?
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Day of the Fight (1951) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 178 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.