The Harder They Fall
1956, English. Directed by Mark Robson.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Mark RobsonDirector
- Humphrey BogartEddie Willis
- Rod SteigerNick Benko
- Jan SterlingBeth Willis
- Mike LaneToro Moreno
- Max BaerBuddy Brannen
- Jersey Joe WalcottGeorge
- Edward AndrewsJim Weyerhause
- Harold J. StoneArt Leavitt, TV sportscaster
- Carlos MontalbánLuís Agrandi
- Nehemiah PersoffLeo
- Felice OrlandiVince Fawcett
- Herbie FayeMax
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Yordan
- Box office
- $1.4M
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The Harder They Fall: quick answers
Is The Harder They Fall worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Harder They Fall?
The Harder They Fall runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Harder They Fall have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Harder They Fall. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Harder They Fall parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Harder They Fall is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Harder They Fall on?
The Harder They Fall isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Harder They Fall?
If you liked The Harder They Fall, try The Cut, Salvable, Raging Bull.
Who directed The Harder They Fall?
The Harder They Fall (1956) was directed by Mark Robson and stars Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling.