Golden Boy

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Handsome Joe Bonaparte (William Holden) is a fine violin player, but he decides to try boxing instead. His father (Lee J. Cobb) tries to persuade him not to throw away his musical talent, but Joe is determined to make some money. He is helped by promoter Tom Moody (Adolphe Menjou), whose girlfriend, Lorna Moon (Barbara Stanwyck) also encourages the young pugilist. Joe is successful, but he becomes disillusioned with the fight game when a tragedy in the ring leads to darker times.
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Rouben Mamoulian
  • Producer:
    William Perlberg
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  • Production Co:
    Columbia Pictures Corporation

Cast & Crew

Barbara Stanwyck
Lorna Moon
Adolphe Menjou
Tom Moody
William Holden
Joe Bonaparte
Lee J. Cobb
Mr. Bonaparte
Joseph Calleia
Eddie Fuseli
Sam Levene
Siggie
Edward Brophy
Roxy Lewis
Beatrice Blinn
Anna
William H. Strauss
Mr. Carp
Don Beddoe
Borneo
Rouben Mamoulian
Director
William Perlberg
Producer
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Audience Reviews for Golden Boy

  • Jul 17, 2009
    it's pretty corny but it was great fun seeing 21-year old william holden in his first important role as violinist turned boxer joe bonaparte. i swear i didn't recognize him for at least 10 mins. and of course he falls for barbara stanwyck :)
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  • Jan 28, 2008
    Barbara Stanwyck is fine as usual and William Holden does well considering it was his first lead but Lee J. Cobb, usually a fine actor, overdoes his part to the nth degree.
    jay n Super Reviewer
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