Dramas, Scams And Cons, Suspense, Thriller, Film Noir, Tragedy, Recommended, Theatrical Release, Writers
Description
Bud Schulberg's novel is brought to the screen with distinction by Humphrey Bogart in this, his last, role. Eddie Willis (Bogart) is an unemployed sportswriter hired to write about Argentinean boxer Toto Moreno by the boxer's corrupt manager Nick Benko (Rod Steiger). Willis is on the level in the beginning, but when he discovers Benko's obscene exploitation of his young Argentinean protege, the tables turn and Willis to decide to write a piece promoting exposes the racket. Bogart died soon after filming.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English Additional Release Material: Trailers Interactive Features: Scene Selection Interactive Menus
