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The Set-Up (1949)

★ 7.8Approved72 minDirector: Robert Wise

1949 film by Robert Wise

The Set-Up is a 1949 American film noir boxing drama directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter. The screenplay was adapted by Art Cohn from a 1928 narrative poem of the same name by Joseph Moncure March. The Set-Up was the last film Wise made for RKO, and he named it his favorite of the pictures he directed for the studio, as well as one of his top ten of his career.

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What is The Set-Up about?
The Set-Up (1949) — Over-the-hill boxer Bill 'Stoker' Thompson insists he can still win, though his wife Julie pleads with him to quit. But his manager Tiny is so confident he will lose, he takes money for a "dive" from tough gambler Little Boy...without bothering to tell Stoker. Tension builds as S
Is The Set-Up based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Set-Up scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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