City for Conquest
1940, English. Directed by Anatole Litvak & Jean Negulesco.
A story with all the fire and fury of its two great stars!
The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Anatole LitvakDirector
- Jean NegulescoDirector
- James CagneyDanny Kenny
- Ann SheridanPeggy Nash
- Frank Craven'Old Timer'
- Donald CrispScotty MacPherson
- Frank McHugh'Mutt'
- Arthur KennedyEddie Kenny
- George Tobias'Pinky'
- Jerome Cowan'Dutch'
- Elia Kazan'Googi'
- Anthony QuinnMurray Burns
- Lee PatrickGladys
- Blanche YurkaMrs. Nash
Details
- Released
- 21 September 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Wexley
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How long is City for Conquest?
City for Conquest runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does City for Conquest have a post-credits scene?
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City for Conquest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City for Conquest is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City for Conquest on?
City for Conquest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like City for Conquest?
If you liked City for Conquest, try Dance, Girl, Dance, Golden Boy, They Live by Night.
Who directed City for Conquest?
City for Conquest (1940) was directed by Anatole Litvak and Jean Negulesco and stars James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven.