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The Square Ring

1953 · 83 min · Director: Basil Dearden

The Square Ring (1953) is a drama, directed by Basil Dearden. It stars Jack Warner and Robert Beatty. The 83-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What The Square Ring Is About

The film takes place at a boxing hall. The events unfold across a single night. The hall is old and shabby. The dressing room is at the centre of the story. Several bouts are to be fought that evening. The boxers go into the ring in turn. Each of them carries his own trouble. A former champion is trying to come back. A young man steps up as a professional. One of them plans to throw his fight. One has been worn down by the beatings. The dressing room attendant knows them all. Women wait in the hall as well. The film shows the other face of boxing. The story is adapted from a stage play. Jack Warner and Robert Beatty appear in the eighty three minute film, a British production Basil Dearden finished in 1953.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Square Ring about?

The film takes place at a boxing hall. The events unfold across a single night.

Where can I watch The Square Ring?

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How long is The Square Ring?

The Square Ring runs for 83 minutes (1h 23m).

When did The Square Ring come out?

The Square Ring was released in 1953.

Who directed The Square Ring?

The Square Ring was directed by Basil Dearden.

Who stars in The Square Ring?

The Square Ring stars Jack Warner, Robert Beatty, Maxwell Reed, Joan Collins.

What is The Square Ring's rating?

The Square Ring holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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