The Harder They Fall (1956) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ]

France released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), French ( Mono ), French ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Remastered, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current prot g , an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Cannes Film Festival, Oscar Academy Awards, ...The Harder They Fall (1956)