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The only thing faster than his jab? The frame job that put him away.
TMDB
75
IMDb
63

Breakdown (1952)

pulp noirpunch-drunk romanceB-movie grit

Overview

DramaCrime

A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend's (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.

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Content warning
film noirboxingframed for murder
class warfare disguised as justicetoxic masculinity in glovescorruption of the American dream

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sheldon Leonard's sleaze is *chef's kiss*.

Cinematography

Shadows doing heavy lifting on no budget.

Writing

Tagline's misogyny, but make it plot?

Best for:Solo: Late night with whiskey and cynicism.·Background: Perfect 76-minute commitment.·Rewatch: Spot the Poverty Row craft.
E

Director

Edmond Angelo

ReleasedJul 16, 1952
Runtime1h 16m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Pegasus Productions

Top Cast

Ann Richards

Ann Richards

June Hannum

William Bishop

William Bishop

Terry Williams

Anne Gwynne

Anne Gwynne

Candy Allen

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

Nick Sampson

Wally Cassell

Wally Cassell

Pete Sampson

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Harry 'Punchy' Adams

John Vosper

John Vosper

Judge Sam Hannum

Hal Baylor

Hal Baylor

Joe Thompson - champ

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Edmond Angelo never directed again after this—his entire filmography is one punch.

Cultural

Sheldon Leonard became a legendary TV producer; this is him playing the gangsters he later mocked in sitcoms.

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