Right Cross

"He knows how to "treat 'em rough" in the Ring or in romance"

1950 1h 30m EN

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 7

Drama

Synopsis

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Prizewinning boxer Johnny Monterez is mad at the world, feeling persecuted because of his Mexican heritage. Worse yet, his right hand is damaged from years of fighting. Then Johnny falls in love with Pat O'Malley, his manager's pretty daughter, even though his best friend, Rick Gavery, is already besotted with her. Everything is on the line when Johnny, against Rick's wishes, agrees to a match with a fearsome opponent.

“He knows how to "treat 'em rough" in the Ring or in romance”

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Cast

June Allyson
Pat O'Malley
Dick Powell
Rick Garvey
Ricardo Montalban
Johnny Monterez
Lionel Barrymore
Sean O'Malley
Teresa Celli
Marina Monterez
Barry Kelley
Allan Goff
Tom Powers
Tom Balford
Mimi Aguglia
Mom Monterez

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Sturges
Writers: Charles Schnee
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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76 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Sturges, shot by Norbert Brodine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Raksin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James E. Newcom shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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June Allyson and Dick Powell and Ricardo Montalban carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He knows how to "treat 'em rough" in the Ring or in romance".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0042894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Sturges directs. Norbert Brodine behind the camera. David Raksin scores. James E. Newcom cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
276 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by John Sturges, shot by Norbert Brodine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Raksin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor James E. Newcom shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6June Allyson and Dick Powell and Ricardo Montalban carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "He knows how to "treat 'em rough" in the Ring or in romance".
8IMDB entry: tt0042894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.