Day of the Fight (1951)
1951 · 0h 13m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James. The film traces Cartier’s quiet morning rituals, training, and anxious hours before the match, culminating in his swift victory that night in…
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Music by: Gerald Fried
Cinematography: Stanley Kubrick
Editor: Julian Bergman
Rated 5.8/10 by 175 viewers
Cast
Vincent Cartier as Self, Walter's twin brother and managerWalter Cartier as SelfNat Fleischer as Self, boxing historianBobby James as Self, Walter's opponentJudy Singer as Self, female fan in crowd (uncredited)Stanley Kubrick as Self (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited)Alexander Singer as SelfDouglas Edwards as NarratorMore like this
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