Mountain Rivera (Anthony Quinn) was a revered prize fighter, as he will proudly, if not articulately, tell you "...reaching #5 in 52'! " s. A large brutish man, who, after 111 fights and then 7 rounds with Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) is told by the doctor that one more punch could cause permanent disability and blindness (the old 'detached retina' thing). With nothing but 17 years in the ring on his resume Mountain is in need of some employment - both for himself and his cut-man (Mickey Rooney) and sleazy manager (Jackie Gleason). All three rely heavily upon each other scraping by an existence, living in Hotel rooms and waiting for their lucky break. They know now that it will never come. Even with the support of a personnel employee, who has faith in him, Miss Grace Miller, Mountain is destined for more misery and heartache.Easily the best film ever made on boxing, its forlorn environment and the unfortunate individuals caught in its harrowing existence. Classic Film Noir and a must see.  out of  

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Release Information:
Studio: Columbia Tri-Star Home Video

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen aspect Ratio 1.78 and Pan and scan version included -1.33:1

Edition Details:

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DVD Release Date: May 14, 2002
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Chapters: 28