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Golden Boy (1939)

NR · 1939-09-05 · 1h 39m · EN
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A Famous Play.....Now A Great Picture!

Despite his talent as a musician, a city boy decides to become a boxer. He's successful as a fighter — much to the dismay of his parents. When gangsters try to by a piece of him, he begins to have second thoughts.

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Rouben MamoulianDirector

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Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckLorna MoonAdolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouTom MoodyWilliam HoldenWilliam HoldenJoe BonaparteLee J. CobbLee J. CobbMr. BonaparteJoseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaEddie FuseliSam LeveneSam LeveneSiggieEdward BrophyEdward BrophyRoxy LewisBeatrice BlinnBeatrice BlinnAnna 'Duchess'William H. StraussWilliam H. StraussMr. CarpDon BeddoeDon BeddoeBorneoStanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsDriscoll, Fight OfficialGordon ArmitageGordon ArmitageFighter

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SportsBoxingViolinistMusic lover

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinitySports · Boxing · ViolinistMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference275563

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Frequently asked questions about Golden Boy

What is Golden Boy about?

Despite his talent as a musician, a city boy decides to become a boxer. He's successful as a fighter — much to the dismay of his parents. When gangsters try to by a piece of him, he begins to have second thoughts.

How long is Golden Boy?

Golden Boy has a runtime of 99 minutes.