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The set-up [videorecording] / - [United States] : Turner Home Entertainment : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2004] - 1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

Based on the poem by Joseph Moncure March. Originally released as a motion picture in 1949. Run time: approx. 72 min. Special features: commentary by director Robert Wise and Martin Scorsese.

Director of photography, Milton Krasner ; musical director, C. Bakaleinikoff ; editor, Roland Gross. Director of photography, Milton Krasner ; musical director, C. Bakaleinikoff ; editor, Roland Gross.

Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias, Alan Baxter, Wallace Ford.

An over-the-hill boxer thinks he can still win a bout, despite doubts from his wife and his manager. He goes into his next fight determined to beat his opponent, not realizing his manager has taken money for a 'dive' from a tough gambler.


DVD, region 1, standard version; Dolby Digital mono.


English dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Cannes Film Festival, 1949: Best cinematography ; FIPRESCI prize.

ISBN: 078064638X 9780780646384

Standard No.: 053939674828

Publisher. No.: T6748 Warner Home Video

Source: Midwest Tapes http://www.midwesttapes.com

Subjects--Personal Names:
March, Joseph Moncure.--Film adaptations.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Boxing--Drama.
Sports--Corrupt practices--Drama.

LC Class. No.: PN1995.9.S67 / S48 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 791.43/72