"A man has got to see his face." Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
This documentary moves chronologically through Black representation in horror films, revealing the genre's connections to Black history.
The Set-Up (1949)
Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
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Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Crime
Written By:Robert Wise, Art Cohn, Joseph Moncure March
In Theaters:4/2/1949
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Runtime:73 minutes
Studio:RKO Radio Pictures
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