Name: The Set-Up
Director: Robert Wise
Genre: Drama, Crime, Film-Noir, Sport
Released: 1949-01-01
Duration: PT1h 13mM
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias, Alan Baxter, Wallace Ford

Question 1

What is The Set-Up (1949) about?

Accepted Answer

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

Question 2

Who stars in The Set-Up?

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The Set-Up stars Robert Ryan (Stoker), Audrey Totter (Julie), George Tobias (Tiny), Alan Baxter (Little Boy), Wallace Ford (Gus). The film was directed by Robert Wise.

Question 3

How long is The Set-Up?

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The Set-Up has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is The Set-Up worth watching?

Accepted Answer

The Set-Up holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama, Crime, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch The Set-Up?

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Streaming availability for The Set-Up changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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