The Fighting Demon (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, The Fighting Demon is a drama film directed by Arthur Rosson. “The big ring fight in which Dick knocks the South American Champ for a goal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Richard Talmadge plays John Drake, a safe expert who gets work managing a safe company in South America. On the way to his new job, he gets into a fight with Dynamite Diaz (Dick Sutherland), a prize fighter who thinks that Drake has flirted with his wife (Peggy Shaw). Drake has found love on board, but it's with Dolores D'Arcy (Lorraine Eason), the daughter of a banker (Charles Hill Mailes). Once he lands in South America, however, he discovers the job was a fake and is robbed of his money and passport.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Demon stars Richard Talmadge as John Drake, Lorraine Eason as Dolores Darcy, Dick Sutherland as Dynamite Diaz and Peggy Shaw as Mrs. Diaz, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Demon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Demon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Demon (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fighting Demon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Fighting Demon?
- The Fighting Demon stars Richard Talmadge, Lorraine Eason, Dick Sutherland, Peggy Shaw and Herbert Prior.
- When was The Fighting Demon released?
- The Fighting Demon was released in 1925.