The Harder They Fall (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, The Harder They Fall is a drama film directed by Mark Robson, running about 109 minutes. “No Punches Pulled! If you thought "On The Waterfront" hit hard... wait till you see this one!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth.
Who’s in it. The Harder They Fall stars Humphrey Bogart as Eddie Willis, Rod Steiger as Nick Benko, Jan Sterling as Beth Willis and Mike Lane as Toro Moreno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Harder They Fall has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Harder They Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Harder They Fall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Harder They Fall (1956)?
- In US, The Harder They Fall is available to 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 The Harder They Fall worth watching?
- The Harder They Fall holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Harder They Fall?
- The Harder They Fall stars Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane and Max Baer.
- When was The Harder They Fall released?
- The Harder They Fall was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.