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The Set-Up (DVD, 2004)

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Item specifics

Condition
Like New: An item that looks like it has just been taken out of its shrink wrap. No visible wear, ...
Case Type
Jewel Case: Standard
Region Code
DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Studio
Warner Brothers
UPC
0053939674828

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Product Information

Considered one of the most realistic and gripping boxing films ever made, THE SET-UP is an emotionally charged story of the dirty dealings of boxing and an aging boxer who ignores them and fights to win. Filmed in real time, the film essentially chronicles 72 uninterrupted minutes of one night. Robert Ryan is Bill "Stoker" Thompson, who, against his wife's (Audrey Totter) pleading, prepares himself for an unimportant fight but one he believes will put him on top again if he wins. Stoker's crooked manager, Tiny (George Tobias), has already taken money from a hood, Danny (Edwin Max), in return for Stoker's throwing the fight. Danny's boss, Little Boy (Alan Baxter), is a local gangster who's invested heavily in Stoker's opponent (Hal Fieberling). Even Stoker's trainer (Percy Helton) is involved in a cut of the money. All of this occurs without the boxer's knowledge, as they all assume he has no chance to win anyway. A grueling fight ensues, enhanced by magnificent cinematography by Milton Krasner and director Robert Wise's expert pacing. THE SET-UP, based on a poem by Joseph Monsure March, is poignant, action-packed, and totally absorbing, a unique viewing experience.

Product Identifiers

UPC
0053939674828
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30735529

Product Key Features

Actor
Robert Ryan
Rating
NR
Movie/TV Title
Set-Up
Director
Robert Wise, Robert Wise Jr.
Format
DVD
Release Year
2004
Genre
Drama

Additional Product Features

Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Leading Role
Robert Ryan
Film Country
USA
Release Date
20040706

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    Item was as shown and the condition promised. It was in great condition. It arrived quickly and without damages due to seller packaging. Seller sent in a large box with sufficient padding which I am thankful. Great seller. Great price for the limited edition set. I would shop here again.
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  • Vintage '40s Noir Fight Film

    Late '40s noir starring the late, great Robert Ryan as Stoker Thompson, a mediocre older boxer who's been booked for 1 more fight that his manager (played by George Tobias) has been bribed set up for him to lose to a young up and coming fighter. The problem is that Tobias never tells Ryan about the "set up" and Ryan manages to defeat the kid and...well, to tell any more would be a total spoiler. It's film noir at its best, with the boxing venue locker room for the fighters so sleazy that you can almost smell the sweat. Along with Tobias, the supporting cast has Percy Helton as Ryan's cut and corner man, Wallace Ford as the locker room man and Alan Baxter as the oily gangster/gambler with whom Tobias has made the "set up." Audrey Totter plays Ryan's long suffering wife who is begging him ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: decluttr_store

  • I love all the characters in the movie. It depicts the lessons learned in life when you associate with the wrong people...

    I love all the characters in the movie. It depicts the lessons learned in life when you associate with the wrong people...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: daylong12

  • The set up

    Outstanding dvd. gritty fight game movie.one of the best figjt movies ever made.sent to me very quickly.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: switchey101

  • Ideal title.

    Great film noir.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • good boxing story.

    one of the best B-movies ever made.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: 0IKdmublTo-@Deleted