Right Cross

"He knows how to "treat 'em rough" in the Ring or in romance"

Oct 6 1950 Passed 1h 30m
Drama, Sport

A sportswriter forms a ring triangle with a fight manager's daughter and her Mexican-American boxer.

Plot

Prizefighter Johnny is in love with his promoter O'Malley's daughter Pat. His best friend, sports reporter Rick, is also in love with her but knows that she loves Johnny. Lonely Rick takes up drinking and women (including Marilyn Monroe in nightclub bit part). Johnny knows his right hand is going bad and has to work fast to make real money.

Written by

Charles Schnee

Directed by

John Sturges

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
539
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA