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The Fighter
1952
Based on Jack London's novel "The Mexican," the story follows that of a Mexican fisherman who seeks revenge against the government for the murder of his family. He must overthrow the dictator and decides he must compete as a prize fighter to win enough money to pay the rebels who will help in his cause. Read more
| Starring | Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown, Lee J. Cobb, Frank Silvera |
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| Director | Herbert Kline |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Drama, Sport, Thriller |
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The Fighter
Based on Jack London's novel "The Mexican," the story follows that of a Mexican fisherman who seeks revenge against the government for the murder of his family. He must overthrow the dictator and decides he must compete as a prize fighter to win enough money to pay the rebels who will help in his cause.
| Starring | Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown, Lee J. Cobb, Frank Silvera |
|---|---|
| Director | Herbert Kline |
| Studio | DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT LTD |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 15 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Drama, Sport, Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 06 Oct 2003 Production year: 1952 |
| Format | DVD |
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Jack London's short story The Mexican is turned into a nothing B-movie. Richard Conte becomes a prizefighter to raise money for the revolution against a local bigwig who is responsible for the slaughter of his village, including his sweetheart. He decides to take on a big name fighter. Conte is not leading man material, Vanessa Brown is the vague love interest and Lee J Cobb is found busking between better assignments like On the Waterfront. Only James Wong Howe's camerawork has any class.
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A rather glum attempt to turn a few ringside clichés.
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
The Fighter is a knock out
This is the type of movie we used to appreciate in the middle of the 20th Century. An understandable story about politics with passion laced with some good boxing scenes.
Lee J Cobb and others provide some splendid acting and it is a revolutionary story to warm the soul reminiscent of the sort of dedication that saw people go off to fight for a cause in a distant land such as in those who saw service elsewhere such as in the Spanish Civil War.
This stirring stuff concerns Mexico and Richard Conte is excellent and the mood of the film is extremely South American. -
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