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Feb 24, 2019 · With John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Hazel Brooks, Anne Revere and William Conrad.
Body and Soul, American dramatic film, released in 1947, that highlighted the seedy underbelly of the boxing industry. Many consider it one of the best films about the sport, especially noted for its realistic fight scenes.
Body and Soul. When amateur boxer Charley Davis (John Garfield) wins his first big match, he attracts the interest of small-time promoter Quinn (William Conrad). After Davis' father (Art...
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Brief Synopsis. A young boxer slugs his way out of the slums only to fall prey to organized crime.
Jul 21, 2017 · Abraham Polonsky’s script for director Robert Rossen’s Body and Soul drops us in the middle of the life of Charley Davis ( Garfield ). He’s the big “Champ” of the local boxing world with a fresh bout coming up soon but still, he doesn’t seem all that happy about it.
Overview. Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices. Robert Rossen. Director.
This riveting 1947 drama, regarded by many as the greatest boxing movie of all time, centers on a former pugilist who looks back on his life in and out of the ring and realizes that self-respect is a more important prize than winning.
