The Harder They Fall
"No Punches Pulled! If you thought "On The Waterfront" hit hard... wait till you see this one!"
Originally released in 1956. The Harder They Fall is a drama film. directed by Mark Robson.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, and Jan Sterling
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 8, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (147 votes)
Box Office
$1.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,350,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Harder They Fall about?
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,...
Who directed The Harder They Fall?
The Harder They Fall was directed by Mark Robson.
How long is The Harder They Fall?
The Harder They Fall has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Harder They Fall released?
The Harder They Fall was released on May 8, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Harder They Fall?
The main cast of The Harder They Fall includes Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane, Max Baer.
Is The Harder They Fall worth watching?
The Harder They Fall has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 147 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.