Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Ceticultsot Beautiful, moving film.

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Richie-67-485852 Riveting tale in and of the boxing world where the rubber meets the road and money talks or walks. Hard hitting reality based entertainment with no stops pulled. Helping it along is fine acting by Steiger and Bogart and a great group of ing players making it a must see again and again. I have seen it at least ten times and am watching it now and will see it again. Why? It has memorable scenes and expert acting that's why. There is some truism in this movie as it mirrors the true players depicted so much so that one of them sued claiming it damaged his reputation. Enjoy the sights and the scenes captured when this movie was filmed adding to the realism. Consider this too: In the end, there is real money on the table and people wanting to divvy it up. Back then, those thousands could buy a home free and clear no problem. A choice is made as to either accept the money because everyone else is doing it or to do the right thing as you know it to be and revealed in your own heart. What would you do is the question I ask and for you to answer. Good movie for eating a sandwich, having a tasty drink and a snack too. Enjoy

Harry Lags Humphrey Bogart is truly brilliant in this, his last film. "The Harder They Fall" (1956) is a stunning indictment of the boxing profession. The film also marks Humphrey Bogart's final performance as a former sports writer turned publicist — and he's in good company. Bogie's scenes with Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling and Mike Lane (as the giant Argentinian boxer) are truly memorable. In addition to Bogart's fantastic performance, Rod Steiger chews the scenery nicely as a corrupt manager. Their scenes together are really well done, and very well written. I particularly enjoyed the scene after the big fight where Bogart presses to find out how much their fighter will ultimately wind up for getting so badly beaten in the ring.There are probably a good dozen very, very good fight films, and this belongs to their number. The tension in the film derives from the ultimate conflict between Bogart's inherent decency and Steiger's unmitigated exploitativeness. The two had great on screen chemistry in their scenes together. They employed very different acting styles, Steiger being one of the first Method actors to enjoy success in the movies. Bogart was strictly old school, but he not only held his own, he dominated their scenes together.Humphrey Bogart's last movie was a triumph! His acting was terrific! Excellent movie!

bob27044 The main thing I feel lacking in these reviews is special kudos for Rod Steiger. To me, he out-acts everyone in this film, including the reliably terrific Bogart. His technique is a primer in film acting. The scene where he deceitfully implores boxer Toro (Mike Lane), to appreciate what all the guys in the room have done for him is wonderful. He maybe goes over the top a little, but it works brilliantly. And he was only 30 years old when he did it. If you're young and have never seen Rod Steiger in a film before, this is a great place to start.The film IS a downer. It highlights negative sides of human nature so well it can bum you out for quite a while. Don't let that stop you for watching it though. Some fine fine American actors in this one.

Spikeopath Eddie Willis was once a top sports writer, but now he is down on his luck and searching for work. He gets a proposition from dodgy promoter Nick Benko, he is to write up sensationalist press for Benko's new discovery, the gigantic Toro Moreno. Trouble is is that Moreno is a poor boxer, powder puff punches and a glass jaw. But each fight is fixed by Benko and along with Eddie's press writings, this propels Moreno to being a household name, thus a crack at the heavyweight title is in the offering. However, Eddie starts to feel conflicted the more the story unfolds and just around the corner is a tragedy that will shape the destinies of everyone who is involved.This was sadly to be the last film from the great Humphrey Bogart. He would away the following year, but thankfully this Mark Robson directed piece proves to be a fitting swansong. He puts depth to his portrayal of Willis and his face off scenes with Rod Steiger's Benko are a real acting joy to observe. The film itself {great scripting from Phillip Yordan} is a scathing and critical look at the boxing circuit, corruption, greed and a scant care for human life come bubbling to the surface, with Burnett Guffey's stark black & white photography adding grime to the nasty underbelly. Real life {and one time heavyweight champion of the world} boxer Primo Carnera sued {and lost} Columbia because The Harder They Fall's story was close enough to his own life story, that in itself makes this film's core story all the more interesting. 8/10