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The Set-Up is a 1949 American film noir boxing drama directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Ryan [1] and Audrey Totter. [2] [3] The screenplay was adapted by Art Cohn from a 1928 narrative poem of the same name by Joseph Moncure March.
Jan 27, 2020 · "The Set-Up" (1949) tells the a story of a fixed fight and of an aging fighter who refuses to take his fall. Robert Ryan gives an early career-defining performance as Stoker Thompson, 35, a heavyweight on his way out but not on his way down.
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Sep 14, 2023 · The Set Up (1949) - a tense film noir and one of the all time greatest boxing films - YouTube. Classic Films. 1.73K subscribers. Subscribed. 3. 229 views 6 months ago. Starring...
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Nov 29, 2019 · Bill “Stoker" Thompson (Robert Ryan) is that battle-scarred fellow in director Robert Wise's THE SET-UP, a vigorous film noir that approximates real time. The story commences with a timekeeper sounding the bell at ringside.
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Jun 3, 2019 · Directed By Robert Wise. Cinematography By Milton R. Krasner. Produced By Richard Goldstone. (1949) With Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias, Percy Helton. Written By Art Cohn, Inspired By...
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The Set-Up (1949) We’re crossing into the seedy sporting life for our film noir theme we’re calling “THE LEFT HAND ENDEAVOR” and what sport feels more noir than boxing?
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