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The Square Jungle

  • 1955
  • Approved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
452
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Ernest Borgnine, Tony Curtis, and Pat Crowley in The Square Jungle (1955)
BoxingFilm NoirDramaSport

A grocery store clerk turns prizefighter to win prize money to bail his drunken father out of jail.A grocery store clerk turns prizefighter to win prize money to bail his drunken father out of jail.A grocery store clerk turns prizefighter to win prize money to bail his drunken father out of jail.

  • Director
    • Jerry Hopper
  • Writer
    • George Zuckerman
  • Stars
    • Tony Curtis
    • Pat Crowley
    • Ernest Borgnine
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    452
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Hopper
    • Writer
      • George Zuckerman
    • Stars
      • Tony Curtis
      • Pat Crowley
      • Ernest Borgnine
    • 7User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tony Curtis
    Tony Curtis
    • Eddie Quaid…
    Pat Crowley
    Pat Crowley
    • Julie Walsh
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Bernie Browne
    Paul Kelly
    Paul Kelly
    • Jim McBride
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Pat Quaid
    Leigh Snowden
    Leigh Snowden
    • Lorraine Evans
    John Daheim
    John Daheim
    • Al Gorski
    • (as John Day)
    Joe Louis
    Joe Louis
    • Joe Louis
    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Jack Lindsay
    Carmen McRae
    Carmen McRae
    • Singer
    John Marley
    John Marley
    • Tommy Dillon - Referee
    Barney Phillips
    Barney Phillips
    • Dan Selby
    Joseph Vitale
    Joseph Vitale
    • Tony Adamson
    • (as Joe Vitale)
    Kay Stewart
    Kay Stewart
    • Mrs. Gorski
    Walter Bacon
    • Boxing Match Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Nicky Blair
    Nicky Blair
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Phil Bloom
    Phil Bloom
    • Boxing Match Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Nan Boardman
    • Mrs. Hall
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jerry Hopper
    • Writer
      • George Zuckerman
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    • Quotes

      Bernie Browne: [Eddie has persuaded the referee of his next fight to "think twice" before stopping it] A referee can't think twice. If he does, that ring turns into a square jungle.

      Eddie Quaid: What's so special about that? You think it's any different out there? Outside the ring? You think they're gonna give you favours and pat you on the back because you're a loser? I'm a fighter. And as long as I'm on my feet, I'll fight.

    • Soundtracks
      I Guess I'll Dress Up For the Blues
      Music by Sonny Burke
      Lyrics by Mack David

    User reviews7

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    Good Early Curtis Movie

    This is a very overlooked but very good early movie by the great Tony Curtis. He plays a down and out young man whose dad is a horrible alcoholic, so he turns to boxing as a way to try to pick himself up. It is a pretty straight forward story where you'll see every turn coming but for its era it is a very decent film with some great acting by Curtis who of course went on to become a big star.
    • RoboGarrett
    • Jun 16, 2018
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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1956 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Streaming on "Chris T" YouTube Channel
      • Streaming on "Classic Movies 40s 50s 60s" YouTube Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Schläger von Chicago
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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