Born to Fight (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film
Released in 1936, Born to Fight is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Hutchison, running about 65 minutes. “GRIT AGAINST WIT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An honest boxer refuses to throw a fight for a gambler. They get into a fight and the boxer knocks the gambler out. Thinking he's killed him and believing that the police are after him, the horrified boxer runs off and takes to the road, promising never to box again. However, one day he comes upon a small but scrappy young kid who has the potential to be a champion. The former boxer takes the kid under his wing and trains him, but the kid's ensuing success starts to go to his head. Pretty soon he finds himself mixed up with gamblers, too.
Who’s in it. Born to Fight stars Frankie Darro as 'Babyface' Madison, Kane Richmond as Tom 'Bomber' Brown / Tom Hayes, Jack La Rue as Smoothy Morgan and Frances Grant as Nan Howard, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Fight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Fight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Fight (1936)?
- In US, Born to Fight is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Born to Fight?
- Born to Fight stars Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Jack La Rue, Frances Grant and Sheila Bromley.
- When was Born to Fight released?
- Born to Fight was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.