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The Harder They Fall (1956)

★ 7.5Approved109 minDirector: Mark Robson

American boxing film noir by Mark Robson

The Harder They Fall is a 1956 American boxing film noir directed by Mark Robson, produced and written by Philip Yordan, based on Budd Schulberg's 1947 novel. It was Humphrey Bogart's final film role. It received an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography, Black and White, for Burnett Guffey at the 29th Academy Awards.

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What is The Harder They Fall about?
The Harder They Fall (1956) — After 17 years as a recognized and respected sports journalist in New York City, Eddie Willis finds himself out of a job when his newspaper folds. He's approached by a major fight promoter, Nick Benko, to act as a public relations man for his new heavyweight fighter Toro Moreno.
Is The Harder They Fall based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Harder They Fall scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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