
Champion(1949)
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.


“Her Soft Mouth Was The Road To Sin-Smeared Violence!”
Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.

Frank Silvera
Vincent Rapallo
Jamie Smith
Davy Gordon

Irene Kane
Gloria Price
Jerry Jarrett
Albert
Mike Dana
Gangster

Felice Orlandi
Gangster
Shaun O'Brien
Landlord
Barbara Brand
Taxi Dance Lady
Killer's Kiss is a thriller, crime, drama film released in 1955 exploring themes of new york city, woman between two men, film noir, hoodlum, boxe. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, it stars Frank Silvera, Jamie Smith, Irene Kane. Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.
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