The Ring (1952)
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The Ring was directed by Kurt Neumann in a style best described as Hollywood neorealist. Based on a novel by Irving Shulman, the film focuses on a Mexican-American youth named Tommy (Lalo Rios). Unable to make any headway in a prejudicial, white-dominated society, Tommy turns to boxing, where he… More The Ring was directed by Kurt Neumann in a style best described as Hollywood neorealist. Based on a novel by Irving Shulman, the film focuses on a Mexican-American youth named Tommy (Lalo Rios). Unable to make any headway in a prejudicial, white-dominated society, Tommy turns to boxing, where he makes quite a name for himself. Just when he thinks he's gained the respect of the "Anglos," however, he discovers that they're only interested in his reputation, and still consider him an outsider because of his ancestry and skin color. Even the two white men who treat him decently -- his manager Pete (Gerald Mohr) and trainer Freddy (Robert Osterloh) -- have a vested interest. In danger of ending up a disillusioned, punch-drunk bum, Tommy is rescued by the unconditional love of his girl Lucy (Rita Moreno). Filmed entirely on location in greater Los Angeles, The Ring is for the most part an uncompromising glimpse at institutionalized bigotry. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Kurt Neumann
- Genres
- Drama, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Sep 26, 1952 Wide
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Cast
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Gerald Mohr
as Pete
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Rita Moreno
as Lucy
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Lalo Rios
as Tommy
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Robert Arthur
as Billy Smith
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Robert Osterloh
as Freddy
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Jack Elam
as Harry Jackson
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Martin Garralaga
as Vidal
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Peter Brocco
as Barney Williams
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Julia Montoya
as Rosa
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Lillian Molieri
as Helen
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Pepe Hern
as Rick
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Victor Millan
as Pablo
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Tony Martinez
as Go-Go
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Art Aragon
as Art Aragon
- Kiri Te Kanawa
- Robert Shayne
