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City for Conquest

City for Conquest (1940)

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There are three key characters in Anatole Litvak's filmization of Aben Kandel's novel City for Conquest, as opposed to the six or more in the book -- but the real star, to a large extent, is New York City and its entire population. For purposes of the movie, however, the dramatic arc is linked to James Cagney, as honest, unpretentious truck driver Danny Kenny, whose life is involved with two other people -- his kid brother, Ed (Arthur Kennedy), a gifted musician trying to survive in the

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John Wexley

Jul 18, 2006

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All Critics (5) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (1) | DVD (4)

Picture carries plenty of dramatic punch.

November 1, 2007 Full Review Source: Variety
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Uunevenly paced, mounts slowly to a sizzling prizefight sequence, which comes somewhere about the middle, then sags off to a long-drawn, agonized finish.

March 25, 2006 Full Review Source: New York Times
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Litvak's careful poduction overcomes any flaws.

November 1, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide
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The heartwrenching tearjerker love story surfaces at the end as a winner by a narrow decision.

July 22, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews
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Cagney's marvellous performance almost saves the mawkish ending.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4
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Audience Reviews for City for Conquest

Ann Sheridan is on a quest for fame and fortune. Jimmy Cagney is on a quest for Ann Sheridan. A terrific little rags to riches to rags story replete with music and boxing and a dancing Anthony Quinn.
February 4, 2009
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I love these old boxer movies, Cagney is perfect for this part too. I loved this movie it's really dramatic and exciting. I highly recommend it.
September 5, 2010
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