An ex-sportswriter is hired by a shady fight promoter to promote his latest find, an unknown but easily exploitable rising star from Argentina.An ex-sportswriter is hired by a shady fight promoter to promote his latest find, an unknown but easily exploitable rising star from Argentina.An ex-sportswriter is hired by a shady fight promoter to promote his latest find, an unknown but easily exploitable rising star from Argentina.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total
- Luís Agrandi
- (as Carlos Montalban)
- Pretty Girl
- (uncredited)
- Fighter
- (uncredited)
- Oklahoma City Ring Announcer
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaJoe Greb has a small and uncredited role as a brain-damaged boxer who gives an interview about the damaging effects of the sport. In reality, Greb had a 12 year career as a boxer and fought in 119 bouts during that period. Greb suffered irreparable brain damage from his time as a boxer and was a vocal proponent of fighter safety. In essence, he plays himself in this film.
- GoofsIn the opening, when Eddie hires a cab, initially it's a '55 Plymouth; in the next scene, as they're driving off, it's a '54 Ford.
- Quotes
[Willis tells Toro to throw his fight with Buddy Brannen to avoid getting hurt]
Toro Moreno: I don't know, I don't know. What would people think of me?
Eddie Willis: What do you care what a bunch of bloodthirsty, screaming people think of you? Did you ever get a look at their faces? They pay a few lousy bucks hoping to see a man get killed. To hell with them! Think of yourself. Get your money and get out of this rotten business.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Great Performances: Bacall on Bogart (1988)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Težak pad/Тежак пад
- Filming locations
- New York International Airport, Jamiaca, New York, USA(New York International Airport, now John F. Kennedy International Airport)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,350,000
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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