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The Set-Up(1949)

1h 13mDrama, CrimeEnglish
7.3/10
179 user ratings

I want a man … not a human punching bag!

Overview

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

Director

Robert Wise

Studio

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

as Stoker

Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

as Julie

George Tobias

George Tobias

as Tiny

Alan Baxter

Alan Baxter

as Little Boy

Wallace Ford

Wallace Ford

as Gus

Percy Helton

Percy Helton

as Red

Hal Baylor

Hal Baylor

as Tiger Nelson

Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman

as Shanley

Kevin O'Morrison

Kevin O'Morrison

as Moore

James Edwards

James Edwards

as Luther Hawkins

David Clarke

David Clarke

as Gunboat Johnson

Phillip Pine

Phillip Pine

as Souza

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1949

Runtime

1h 13m

Language

English

Rating

7.3 / 10

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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What is The Set-Up about?

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

Who directed The Set-Up?

The Set-Up was directed by Robert Wise and released in 1949. It is a drama, crime film.

How long is The Set-Up?

The Set-Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).

Who stars in The Set-Up?

The cast of The Set-Up includes Robert Ryan as Stoker, Audrey Totter as Julie, George Tobias as Tiny, Alan Baxter as Little Boy, Wallace Ford as Gus and more.

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