The Contender
1944, English. Directed by Sam Newfield.
A truck driver turns to prizefighting with hopes of earning enough cash to send his son to military school. 1944.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Contender is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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- Released
- 10 May 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Wallace Sayre, Jay Doten, Raymond L. Schrock
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The Contender runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does The Contender have a post-credits scene?
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The Contender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Contender is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Contender on?
The Contender is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Contender?
If you liked The Contender, try Kid Galahad, Fast Girls, Blue Chips.
Who directed The Contender?
The Contender (1944) was directed by Sam Newfield and stars Buster Crabbe, Arline Judge, Julie Gibson.