Fling in the Ring (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1955, Fling in the Ring is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes. “A knockout of a knockabout comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are the trainers of "Chopper", a beefy boxer, and they bet their bankroll on Chopper to win his next fight. When "Big Mike", their boss, tells them to have Chopper lose or they'll lose their lives, the boys try to soften up Chopper so he'll lose. The fight gets canceled and the stooges have to contend with an angry Big Mike and his goons.
Who’s in it. Fling in the Ring stars Larry Fine as Larry, Shemp Howard as Shemp, Moe Howard as Moe and Dick Wessel as Chopper Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fling in the Ring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fling in the Ring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fling in the Ring tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fling in the Ring (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fling in the Ring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fling in the Ring worth watching?
- Fling in the Ring holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fling in the Ring?
- Fling in the Ring stars Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Moe Howard, Dick Wessel and Claire Carleton.
- When was Fling in the Ring released?
- Fling in the Ring was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.