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The Set-Up (1949) | Criteria

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The Set-Up

English • 1949 • 1h 13m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

Included in
In the Ring: Boxing On-Screen
Position 5
Included in
July 2022
Position 64
Included in
May 2021
Position 74
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Starring Robert Ryan
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Wise

WriterRobert Wise, Art Cohn, Joseph Moncure March

CinematographerMilton Krasner

EditorRoland Gross

ProducerRichard Goldstone, Dore Schary

Cast

Robert Ryanas Stoker

Audrey Totteras Julie

George Tobiasas Tiny

as Little Boy

Wallace Fordas Gus

Percy Heltonas Red

Hal Bayloras Tiger Nelson

Darryl Hickmanas Shanley

Kevin O'Morrisonas Moore

James Edwardsas Luther Hawkins

David Clarkeas Gunboat Johnson

Phillip Pineas Souza

Edwin Maxas Danny

Herbert Andersonas Husband (uncredited)

Larry Anzaloneas Mexican Fighter (uncredited)

Arthur Berkeleyas Cafe Patron (uncredited)

Burman Bodelas Man (uncredited)

John Butleras Blind Man's Buddy (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Handler (uncredited)

Bud Cokesas Fight Spectator (uncredited)