The Set-Up

An over-the-hill heavyweight boxer who refuses to retire, though his wife begs him to stop, is backed into a corner after his manager takes bribes from a gangster to throw a fight. When the aging fighter discovers the fix, he brutally pummels his opponent without realizing that there will be terrible consequences for his victory in the ring. This film noir classic takes place in real time during one night in the boxing ring. Directed by two-time Academy Award winner Robert Wise.

Director Robert Wise

Cast Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.37

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