The Battle of the Century(1927)
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The Battle of the Century Synopsis
Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.
The Battle of the Century (1927) is a comedy film directed by Clyde Bruckman, released on December 31, 1927 with a runtime of 19m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn and Lou Costello. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Clyde Bruckman
- Writers:
- Hal Roach
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- George Stevens
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of the Century Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Laurel
as Prize Fighter
Oliver Hardy
as Manager
Dorothy Coburn
as Pie Victim Boarding Auto (uncredited)
Lou Costello
as Boxing Hall Extra (uncredited)
Anita Garvin
as Slips on pie (uncredited)
Dick Gilbert
as Sewer Worker (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
as Pie Delivery Man (uncredited)
- Al Hallett
Al Hallett
as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Jack Hill
Jack Hill
as Ringside Spectator (uncredited)
Ham Kinsey
as Ringside spectator (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
as Boxing referee (uncredited)
Eugene Pallette
as Insurance agent (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Clyde Bruckman, written by Hal Roach, produced by Hal Roach.
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The Battle of the Century Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 59 ratings.
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The Battle of the Century – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Battle of the Century online?
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Who stars in The Battle of the Century?
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The main cast of The Battle of the Century (1927) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn, Lou Costello and Anita Garvin. The film was directed by Clyde Bruckman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of the Century released?
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The Battle of the Century was released on December 31, 1927 and runs for 19m.
Is The Battle of the Century worth watching?
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The Battle of the Century (1927) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.