The Fighter (1952 film)

The Fighter is a 1952 American noir sports film directed by Herbert Kline and starring Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown and Lee J. Cobb. It is based on the 1911 short story "The Mexican" by Jack London. Kline and Aben Kandel wrote the adapted screenplay. The film was released by United Artists in the United States on May 23, 1952.

Plot
A boxer, in Mexico, sets out to avenge the murder of his family by using the money from his winnings to purchase weapons.

Cast

 * Richard Conte as Felipe Rivera
 * Vanessa Brown as Kathy
 * Lee J. Cobb as Durango
 * Frank Silvera as Paulino
 * Roberta Haynes as Nevis
 * Hugh Sanders as Roberts
 * Claire Carleton as Stella
 * Martin Garralaga as Luis
 * Argentina Brunetti as Maria
 * Rodolfo Hoyos, Jr. as Alvarado
 * Margaret Padilla as Elba
 * Paul Fierro as Fierro
 * Rico Alaniz as Carlos
 * Paul Marion as Rivas
 * Robert Wells as Tex