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The Harder They Fall (1956): movie guide
The Harder They Fall (1956) is a Drama running about 109 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 162 votes. Notable cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1956-05-08
- Runtime: 109 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1956-05-08
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What is The Harder They Fall about?
Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth.
Cast highlights
The Harder They Fall features Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane, Max Baer, Jersey Joe Walcott. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1956-05-08. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (162 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Harder They Fall?
- The Harder They Fall is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Harder They Fall?
- The Harder They Fall runs about 109 minutes.
- Who stars in The Harder They Fall?
- Cast highlights include Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane, Max Baer, Jersey Joe Walcott.
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