Golden Boy
Clifford Odets' play becomes a moving screen drama, with William Holden (in his film debut) as a would-be violinist who is persuaded by girlfriend Barbara Stanwyck to forsake his musical career for the boxing ring. Quickly becoming a star pugilist, he must deal with the consequences of giving up on his dream while contending with problems caused by a troublesome gangster. With Adolphe Menjou and Lee J. Cobb.
Year: 1939
Genre: Drama, Classic Drama, Gangsters, Sport Films, Classic Cinema
Country: USA
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Starring: Lee J Cobb, William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, Joseph Calleia, Sam Levene
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: PG
6.9/10
Location in store: Alice's Playhouse
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