Right Cross (1950)

7.3/10 90 min Drama

Overview

Prizewinning boxer Johnny Monterez is mad at the world, feeling persecuted because of his Mexican heritage. Worse yet, his right hand is damaged from years of fighting. Then Johnny falls in love with Pat O'Malley, his manager's pretty daughter, even though his best friend, Rick Gavery, is already besotted with her. Everything is on the line when Johnny, against Rick's wishes, agrees to a match with a fearsome opponent.

Cast

June Allyson

Pat O'Malley

Dick Powell

Rick Garvey

Ricardo Montalban

Johnny Monterez

Lionel Barrymore

Sean O'Malley

Teresa Celli

Marina Monterez

Barry Kelley

Allan Goff

Tom Powers

Tom Balford

Mimi Aguglia

Mom Monterez

Marianne Stewart

Audrey

John Gallaudet

Phil Tripp

Larry Keating

Reporter #2

Kenneth Tobey

Reporter #3

Marilyn Monroe

Dusky Ledoux (uncredited)

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