The Harder They Fall
“No Punches Pulled! If you thought "On The Waterfront" hit hard... wait till you see this one!”
Overview
Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Writers
- Philip Yordan, Budd Schulberg
- Producers
- Philip Yordan, Jerry Wald
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is The Harder They Fall rated?
The Harder They Fall has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 152 votes.
Who directed The Harder They Fall?
The Harder They Fall was directed by Mark Robson.
When was The Harder They Fall released?
The Harder They Fall was released in 1956.
