The Battle of the Century
1927, English. Directed by Clyde Bruckman.
The comedy that you've read about, heard about, and waited for.
Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Clyde BruckmanDirector
- Stan LaurelPrize Fighter
- Oliver HardyManager
- Dorothy CoburnPie Victim Boarding Auto (uncredited)
- Lou CostelloBoxing Hall Extra (uncredited)
- Anita GarvinSlips on pie (uncredited)
- Dick GilbertSewer Worker (uncredited)
- Charlie HallPie Delivery Man (uncredited)
- Al HallettBit Part (uncredited)
- Jack HillRingside Spectator (uncredited)
- Ham KinseyRingside spectator (uncredited)
- Sam LufkinBoxing referee (uncredited)
- Eugene PalletteInsurance agent (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Roach
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The Battle of the Century: quick answers
Is The Battle of the Century worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Battle of the Century?
The Battle of the Century runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
Does The Battle of the Century have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Battle of the Century. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Battle of the Century parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Battle of the Century is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Battle of the Century on?
The Battle of the Century isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1927. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Battle of the Century?
If you liked The Battle of the Century, try The Champion, The Ugly Duckling, Big Business.
Who directed The Battle of the Century?
The Battle of the Century (1927) was directed by Clyde Bruckman and stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dorothy Coburn.