the plot of this film is completely ridiculous. it's a big soapy melodrama and really not my kind of thing. however i feel compelled to keep watching...i can't explain...you'll just have to see for yourself
despite bogie, edward g and bette davis, the film is just ok. the usual boxing cliches...anyway it's gotta be better than the musical remake with elvis :p
pretty melodramatic. supporting characters are much better than the main story here. ma kettle is one cold hearted bitch, the punk kids are fun and an extra half star for claire trevor :)
mesmerizing, magnificent looking and deeply saddening if a bit 70's artsy at times. that said, i'm afraid this beautiful film would be difficult to make today due to nudity/sexual themes with underage actors, which is a shame