The Set-Up

"I want a man … not a human punching bag!"

Apr 2 1949 Approved 1h 13m
Crime, Film-Noir, Sport

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

Plot

Over-the-hill boxer Bill 'Stoker' Thompson insists he can still win, though his wife Julie pleads with him to quit. But his manager Tiny is so confident he will lose, he takes money for a "dive" from tough gambler Little Boy...without bothering to tell Stoker. Tension builds as Stoker hopes to "take" Tiger Nelson, unaware of what will happen to him if he does.

Written by

Art Cohn, Joseph Moncure March

Directed by

Robert Wise

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
10,457
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA