The Harder They Fall 1956

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.

Directed by: Mark Robson
Written by: Philip Yordan
Runtime: 109 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: No Punches Pulled! If you thought "On The Waterfront" hit hard... wait till you see this one!
Cast:
Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Eddie Willis 
Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Nick Benko 
Jan Sterling
Jan Sterling
Beth Willis 
Mike Lane
Mike Lane
Toro Moreno 
Max Baer
Max Baer
Buddy Brannen 
Jersey Joe Walcott
Jersey Joe Walcott
George 
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Also known as:
  • Il colosso d'argilla
  • Más dura será la caída
  • Storstadsjungel
  • Толкова по-тежко е падането