City for Conquest
1940·Movie·
·1h 44min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
A story with all the fire and fury of its two great stars!
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?
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionComing Of AgeLove Conquers AllSacrificeMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnrequited LoveMarital StrugglesForbidden LoveBoxing MatchesSocial Mobility
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- Narrative
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jean Negulesco, Sol Polito, James Wong Howe
Produced by:
William Cagney, Anatole Litvak, Hal B. Wallis
Composed by:
Max Steiner
Cast
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