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The Set-Up (1949)

The Set-Up
Running time: 72 min. | Genre: Drama, Sports, Film noir, Boxing, Cult film
The Set-Up

Synopsis

"Stoker" Thompson is getting ready to enter the ring. His wife, Julie, tells him that she won?t watch the fight and begs him to quit. Meanwhile, Thompson's seedy manager has taken money in payment for Stoker throwing the match after the second round, but when the boxer notices that his wife's seat is empty, his fighting takes everyone by surprise.

Nominations & Awards

BAFTA

  • Best Picture NOMINATED

Cannes Film Festival

  • International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) WINNER
  • Golden Palm - Best Film NOMINATED

Details

Original title

The Set-Up

Director

Robert Wise

Producer

RKO Radio Pictures

Running time

72 min.

Screenwriter

Art Cohn (Poema: Joseph Moncure March)

Music

C. Bakaleinikoff

Cinematography

Milton Krasner (B&W)

Year

1949

Country

United States United States

Ranking

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8.0

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