The Harder They Fall is a 1956 film noir directed by Mark Robson, based on the novel by Budd Schulberg. The story follows Eddie Willis, a down-on-his-luck sportswriter who is hired by the unscrupulous fight promoter Nick Benko. Benko’s latest project is Toro Moreno, an imposing but inept Argentinian boxer with a weak punch and a fragile jaw.
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Is The Harder They Fall available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Harder They Fall is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Despite Toro’s lack of real boxing skill, Benko misuses Eddie’s respected reputation within the boxing community to orchestrate a series of fixed fights. This manipulation launches the naive Toro to the status of the number one contender for the heavyweight championship. Complications arise when Toro is set to face the reigning champion, Buddy Brannen, a brutal and vicious fighter who resents Toro’s undeserved fame. Brannen is determined to humiliate and hurt Toro in the ring knowing the fight won’t be rigged in Toro’s favor.
The cast of The Harder They Fall features Humphrey Bogart as Eddie Willis, Mike Lane as Toro Moreno and Max Baer as Buddy Brannen. Other supporting cast members include Rod Steiger as Nick Benko, Jan Sterling as Beth Willis and Jersey Walcott as George.
Watch The Harder They Fall streaming via Amazon Prime Video
The Harder They Fall is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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