Fighting against odds… nothing could stop this fighting dynamo!
Widower Gary Farrell can’t afford, on his $45-weekly salary as a truck driver, to send his young son, Mickey, to a high-priced military school and decides to enter heavyweight-boxing tournament in an effort to win the $500 prize money.
Original title: The Contender (1944) AKA: Challenger
This film is subtitled in many languages.
Black & White version: https://youtu.be/HcAtgdV4dQo
Director: Sam Newfield
Writers: George Wallace Sayre, Jay Doten
Stars: Buster Crabbe, Arline Judge, Julie Gibson
Genres: Colorized, Action, Drama, Sport
00:00 Full Movie (with subtitles).
02:44 A father and son discuss the son’s education and future prospects at a military academy.
06:05 A story unfolds around a boxing tournament with a $500 prize, where a man seeks advice and training to compete.
10:56 Boxing champion Gary Farrel faces challenges and triumphs in a dramatic story.
20:31 A young man impresses a woman and faces challenges in a boxing gym.
27:07 A young fighter named Gary defeats Koko Kid in the first round of a boxing match, impressing the audience.
28:58 A series of events unfold involving a fighter named Gary, a journalist, and a woman named Rita Langdon.
33:15 A series of events unfold involving a proud father, a surprise gift, and a missing person in a dramatic setting.
38:22 Introducing the heavyweight championship contenders Bomber Brown and Gary Farrel, with their upcoming fight causing tension and emotions among the spectators.
47:50 Family dynamics and personal struggles revealed through candid conversations.
52:36 Betrayal and financial struggles unravel relationships and trust in a drama film set in 1944.
58:26 A story of love, pride, and redemption unfolds as Gary faces challenges in and out of the ring.
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