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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. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica essay on boxing.)
Feb 24, 2019 · Film Noir. With John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Hazel Brooks, Anne Revere and William Conrad.
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 Smith) is accidentally ...
Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A young boxer slugs his way out of the slums only to fall prey to organized crime. Cast & Crew. Read More. Robert Rossen. Director. John Garfield. Charley Davis. Lilli Palmer. Peg Born. Hazel Brooks. Alice. Anne Revere. Anna Davis. William Conrad. Quinn. Film Details.
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.
Jul 21, 2017 · boxing film along similar lines. But with more to work with and a robust cast, Body and Soul is a fuller study not simply with gritty boxing scenes but also a fascinating character analysis indicative of the human condition. It’s precisely the multifaceted drama that its title suggests.
1947. USA. 104 minutes. United Artists, Enterprise Productions. Cast + Crew. Robert Rossen. Bob Roberts. Abraham Polonsky (original screenplay) James Wong Howe. Hugo Friedhofer. Nathan Juran. Robert Parrish. John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, William Conrad, Anne Revere, Joseph Pevney, Hazel Brooks, Lloyd Gough, Canada Lee.
