City for Conquest (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1940, City for Conquest is a drama, crime and music film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 104 minutes. “A story with all the fire and fury of its two great stars!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
Who’s in it. City for Conquest stars James Cagney as Danny Kenny, Ann Sheridan as Peggy Nash, Frank Craven as 'Old Timer' and Donald Crisp as Scotty MacPherson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, City for Conquest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City for Conquest page.
If you liked it. Fans of City for Conquest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City for Conquest (1940)?
- In US, City for Conquest is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City for Conquest worth watching?
- City for Conquest holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City for Conquest?
- City for Conquest stars James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven, Donald Crisp and Frank McHugh.
- When was City for Conquest released?
- City for Conquest was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.