Movies and TvShows featuring "championship-prize-fight" theme.
A professional boxer in 1940s New York City overcomes various challenges in his personal and professional life. The movie explores themes of father-son relationships, Italian-American identity, and the world of professional boxing.
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Wellman’s first all-talkie, scripted by Herman Mankiewicz, with arrogant boxer Richard Arlen romancing Mary Brian, then falling for temptress Olga Baclanova (Freaks) on the eve of the big fight.
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