The Contender (1944): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1944 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1944, The Contender is a drama film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. A truck driver turns to prizefighting with hopes of earning enough cash to send his son to military school. 1944.
Who’s in it. The Contender stars Buster Crabbe as Gary Farrel, Arline Judge as Linda Martin, Julie Gibson as Rita Langdon and Donald Mayo as Mickey Farrel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Contender has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Contender page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Contender tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Contender (1944)?
- In USA, The Contender is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Contender worth watching?
- The Contender holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Contender?
- The Contender stars Buster Crabbe, Arline Judge, Julie Gibson, Donald Mayo and Glenn Strange.
- When was The Contender released?
- The Contender was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.