Wallace Fox's predilection for directing movies whose plots centered on boxing is evident in this 1943 thriller in which leading lady Armida is caught between her loyalties to her brother and her boyfriend when they face e... more »ach other in the ring to decide who would be the next middleweight champion. A2ZCDS have brought this old Hollywood Classic feature films on DVD. "Boxing has a charm all its own and director Wallace Fox has done a marvelous job of capturing some of it in this thrilling and romantic narrative. Armida's portrayal of a husky, age-and-experience toughened club singer has a true-life quality about it. Her Mexican accent and mannerisms provide some amusing moments amidst a tense drama. This classic feature film provides a brief yet fascinating peek into the world of boxing - the complex life of boxers and the influence of powerful promoters on the sport. Anthony Caruso and Terry Frost look their parts as professional middleweight boxers, and the bouts are captured in a realistic and imaginative manner. The unpredictable twist at the end leaves you suitably impressed with Wallace Fox's talents as director. This fascinating feature film from A2ZCDS provides a rare ringside view of the lives of boxers in a manner that is seldom witnessed on the screen."« less
Director:A2ZCDS.com Genres:Drama Sub-Genres:Drama Studio:Tapeworm Video Format:DVD - Black and White,Full Screen - Full length DVD Release Date: 03/22/2005 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 1hr 18min Screens: Black and White,Full Screen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Edition: Collector's Edition MPAA Rating: Unrated