The Harder They Fall (1956)

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Written by Budd Schulberg, Philip Yordan

Directed by Mark Robson

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1956

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Sportswriter Harold Stone agrees to promote a new boxer, but finds himself drawn into fixing fights. A powerful drama about corruption and compromise, featuring the final role of Humphrey Bogart plus appearances by former heavyweight champions Max Baer and Jersey Joe Walcott.

Cast

Image for Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartEddie Willis
Image for Rod SteigerRod SteigerNick Benko
Jan SterlingBeth Willis
Mike LaneToro Moreno
Max Baer Jr.Buddy Brannen
Jersey Joe WalcottGeorge
Edward AndrewsJim Weyerhause
Harold StoneArt Leavitt TV sportscaster
Carlos MontalbánLuís Agrandi
Nehemiah PersoffLeo
Felice OrlandiVince Fawcett
Herbie FayeMax
Rusty LaneDanny McKeogh
Jack AlbertsonPop

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