Plot
Midge Kelly, hitchhiking west with lame brother Connie, is hustled unprepared into a pro boxing match. Though he's severely beaten, manager Tommy Haley finds him promising. Arrived in California, Midge and Connie find nothing but a menial job from which Midge gets relief by seducing Emma, a lovely young waitress. One shotgun marriage later, ambitious Midge falls back on the only option he knows: boxing. Seduced by cheering crowds, money, and a succession of blondes, Midge becomes more and more of a hero in public...and a heel in private.
Written by
Carl Foreman, Ring Lardner
Directed by
Mark Robson
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer Productions, Screen Plays, United Artists
Languages
English
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 9 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
5,165
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA