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City for Conquest

NR19401h 44mJean Negulesco,Anatole Litvak
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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"A story with all the fire and fury of its two great stars!"

The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?

RomanceDramaCrime
New York CityBlindness And Impaired VisionDancingComposerTruck DriverAudienceCarnegie HallBoxing

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What is City for Conquest (1940) about?

The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?

Who stars in City for Conquest?

City for Conquest stars James Cagney (Danny Kenny), Ann Sheridan (Peggy Nash), Frank Craven ('Old Timer'), Donald Crisp (Scotty MacPherson), Frank McHugh ('Mutt'). The film was directed by Jean Negulesco.

How long is City for Conquest?

City for Conquest has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is City for Conquest worth watching?

City for Conquest holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Romance, Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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