The Set-Up 1949 Movie

IMDB Rating 7.8  (6K)
Because aging boxer Bill Thompson always lost his past fights, his corrupt manager, without telling Thompson, takes bribes from a betting gangster, to ensure Thompson's pre-arranged dive-loss in the next match. More details

Directors

Robert Wise

Cast

Robert RyanAudrey TotterGeorge Tobias

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crimefilm-noirsportboxerthree word titlemale protagonistvisitopening a doorcult film23 year old35 year oldgamblingfixed fightunderdogbased on poemboxingreal time
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