The Harder They Fall (1956)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:9
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Bud Schulberg's novel is brought to the screen with distinction by Humphrey Bogart in this, his last, role. Eddie Willis (Bogart) is an unemployed sportswriter hired to write about Argentinean... Bud Schulberg's novel is brought to the screen with distinction by Humphrey Bogart in this, his last, role. Eddie Willis (Bogart) is an unemployed sportswriter hired to write about Argentinean boxer Toto Moreno by the boxer's corrupt manager Nick Benko (Rod Steiger). Willis is on the level in the beginning, but when he discovers Benko's obscene exploitation of his young Argentinean protege, the tables turn and Willis to decide to write a piece promoting exposes the racket. Bogart died soon after filming. [More]
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane, Max Baer, Edward Andrews, Harold J. Stone, Carlos Montalban, Nehemiah Persoff, Felice Orlandi
Director: Mark Robson
Director: Mark Robson
Composer: Hugo Friedhofer, Lionel Newman
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O último filme de Bogie traz o veterano em mais uma ótima atuação (ainda que Steiger quase roube o show) e é suficientemente ambicioso, ainda que um tanto maniqueísta. ... uma pena, também, que as lutas sejam tão mal encenadas.
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Fairly gritty and potent for its time, director Mark Robson (The Seventh Victim) delivers some terrifically brutal fight footage. Full Review |
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The unwell Bogie's last film is not a knockout, but his hard-hitting performance is terrific. Full Review |
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Even in a film where everyone seems to end up a loser, Humphrey Bogart finishes his career with a solid Bogie performance. Full Review |
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Both [Rod] Steiger and [Humphrey] Bogart deliver outstanding performances, and director Mark Robson (Peyton Place, Valley of the Dolls) paces the action deftly. Full Review |
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