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The Crowd Roars

1938, Movie, NR, 87 mins

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This typical 1930s fight film is distinguished by a good script, sharp direction from Richard Thorpe, and a strong starring performance by Robert Taylor as Tommy McCoy, a young boxer who gets to the top of the fight game partly due to the efforts of his alcoholic father (Frank Morgan). Tommy's nickname, "Killer," proves to be an omen when he inadvertently kills an opponent and is charged with manslaughter. Jim Cain (Edward Arnold), a crooked bookmaker, has Tommy just where h... read more leave a comment
Year: 1938
Rated NR

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Cast
Robert Taylor: Tommy McCoy
Edward Arnold: Jim Cain
Frank Morgan: Brian McCoy
Maureen O'Sullivan: Sheila Carson
William Gargan: Johnny Martin
Lionel Stander: "Happy" Lane

 

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