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The Set-Up (1949) Crime, Film-Noir, Sport

  • Because aging boxer Bill Thompson always lost his past fights, his corrupt manager, without telling Thompson, takes bribes from a betting gangster, to ensure Thompson's pre-arranged dive-loss in the next match.
  • Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias, Alan Baxter
  • MetaScore: N/A/100 IMDB Score: 7.9/10
  • Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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