The Fighter (1952)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 18min
- Drama, Sport
- 23 May 1952 (USA)
- Movie
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Richard Conte | ... |
Felipe Rivera
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Vanessa Brown | ... |
Kathy
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Lee J. Cobb | ... |
Durango
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Frank Silvera | ... |
Paulino
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Roberta Haynes | ... |
Nevis
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Hugh Sanders | ... |
Roberts
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Claire Carleton | ... |
Stella
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Martin Garralaga | ... |
Luis Rivera
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Argentina Brunetti | ... |
Maria
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Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. | ... |
Alvarado
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Margarita Padilla | ... |
Elba
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Paul Fierro | ... |
Jose
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Rico Alaniz | ... |
Carlos
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Paul Marion | ... |
Rivas
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Robert Wells | ... |
Tex
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James Flavin | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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John Harmon | ... |
Boxer's Manager (uncredited)
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Ralph Peters | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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Court Shepard | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Felipe Turich | ... |
Pedro Dimas (uncredited)
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Ray Walker | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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Frank Yaconelli | ... |
Gonzales' Landlord (uncredited)
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Directed by
Herbert Kline |
Written by
Aben Kandel | ... | () |
Herbert Kline | ... | () |
Jack London | ... | (story "The Mexican") |
Produced by
Alex Gottlieb | ... | producer |
Music by
Vicente Gómez | ... | (as Vicente Gomez) |
Cinematography by
James Wong Howe | ... | director of photography |
Floyd Crosby | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
Edward Mann |
Art Direction by
Charles D. Hall | ... | (as Daniel Hall) |
Makeup Department
Gustaf Norin | ... | makeup artist (as Gus Norin) |
Production Management
Maurie M. Suess | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Emmett Emerson | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
Ben Winkler | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
Lee Zavitz | ... | special effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Izzy Berne | ... | wardrobe: men |
Maria P. Donovan | ... | wardrobe: women |
Music Department
Vicente Gómez | ... | musician: guitar solos (as Vicente Gomez) |
Raoul Kraushaar | ... | music supervisor |
Additional Crew
John Indrisano | ... | technical advisor (as Johnny Indrisano) |
Rose Judell Reisman | ... | assistant to producer |
Robert H. Justman | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1952) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1952) (Canada) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (1952) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1952) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Artistas Unidos (1952) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Los Artistas Unidos de América del Sur (1952) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (video)
- United Artists (1952) (Sweden) (theatrical) (as United Artists A/B)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2018) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
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Storyline
Plot Summary |
In 1910, during the Mexican Revolution, the Federal troops of unpopular Mexican President Porfirio Díaz wreak havoc in the countryside eliminating all resistance. The supporters of the Opposition politician Francisco Madero organize armed resistance against Diaz but they need money and weapons. When Federal troops devastate a Mexican village that sheltered fugitive rebel army leader Durango, the soldiers kill most inhabitants but villager Felipe Rivera escapes. He illegally crosses the border into the United States at El Paso, Texas. In El Paso, Felipe seeks help from a Mexican printing shop that prints revolutionary sheets meant to familiarize Americans with the plight of the Mexican rebels. The printing shop hires Felipe as a helper. In order to support himself, Felipe becomes a prize-fighter. Some of the money he wins also goes to the printing shop as a contribution to the cause. Later, Felipe meets a boxing promoter who gradually brings Felipe to the forefront of local boxing league. The printing shop owner, who also is a revolutionary leader, sends Felipe on occasional errands to Mexico. During such an errand, Felipe must go back to Mexico with an important message for rebel leader Durango. In Mexico, Felipe learns that Durango has been captured and imprisoned by the Federal troops. Felipe devises a plan to help rescue Durango from an army prison. Durango tells Felipe that he appreciates the propaganda work done in El Paso by Felipe and his friends but also tells him that weapons are needed by Mexico more than propaganda. Felipe returns to El Paso determined to fund-raise the five thousand dollars needed to buy 1000 old surplus rifles from the U.S. Army. The only way he can raise this huge sum is by competing in major boxing events. Boxing gymnasium owner and boxing promoter Roberts promises Felipe a main event fight against the current boxing champion, in a winner-take-all match. Although much smaller and less experienced than his opponent, Felipe is driven by the enthusiasm of helping the Mexican Revolution with the much needed weapons. He is also motivated by feelings of revenge against the Mexican Federal troops who killed his family and all the inhabitants of his native village. Written by nufs68 |
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