Humphrey Bogart,
Rod Steiger,
Jan Sterling,
Mike Lane,
Max Baer Jr.
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An obviously ailing Humphrey Bogart made his final screen appearance in The Harder They Fall. Adapted from a novel by Budd Schulberg, the film is a thinly disguised a clef account of the Primo Carnera... read more
DVD Release Date: January 21, 2003
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November 14, 2011fb1664868775Bogart's last film has many flaws, but his performance is so great, it makes this a memorable film.
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April 2, 2007Not Bogart's greatest, but a sure sign that even in his later films, he could still project a presence that could command the screen. Another chance for him to play the tough guy with a good heart. Steiger is a great jerk in this one.
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August 23, 2007The final chapter in Bogart's career is a fantastic one. This is a powerful study of corruption and manipulation, and one of the best crime-dramas I've seen from its era. Humphrey Bogart is terrific in the lead role.
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April 26, 2010Bogie goes out with a bang! He was dying of cancer while making this film and his intensity never wanes. Very enjoyable film about a gambler(Steiger) and a down and out sports writer (Bogie) hyping a bum of a boxer all the way to the title. The boxing scenes are not very convinci... read more
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March 22, 2010This is Humphrey Bogart's last film, and it's pretty obvious he was ill when it was being filmed. But in spite of that, he delivers a biting and memorable performance. He went out in style, that's for sure. The use of former boxers in the cast (Jersey Joe Walcott, Max Baer and Jo... read more
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December 11, 2007Fantastic film...Bogart's last. His performance is wonderfully counterpointed by Rod Steiger's. A real gem!
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July 5, 2006Boxing is probably the one sport I find excruciatingly boring so the subject matter didn't interest me too much. That and the scenes were incredibly violent so I was pretty much cringing during the entire fight scene. Nevertheless, it was kind of cool. Guy battles with his morals... read more
Critic Reviews
December 25, 2011
Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze
July 5, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
In this noir sports melodrama, which is his final screen role, Bogart gives a powerful performance. Full Review
November 23, 2005
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
O último filme de Bogie traz o veterano em mais uma ótima atuação (ainda que Steiger quase roube o show) e é suficientemente ambicioso, ainda que um tanto maniqueísta. ... uma pena, também, que as lut...
April 11, 2005
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Fairly gritty and potent for its time, director Mark Robson (The Seventh Victim) delivers some terrifically brutal fight footage. Full Review
December 16, 2004
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The unwell Bogie's last film is not a knockout, but his hard-hitting performance is terrific. Full Review
October 25, 2003
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
Even in a film where everyone seems to end up a loser, Humphrey Bogart finishes his career with a solid Bogie performance. Full Review
February 21, 2003
Forrest Hartman, Reno Gazette-Journal
Both [Rod] Steiger and [Humphrey] Bogart deliver outstanding performances, and director Mark Robson (Peyton Place, Valley of the Dolls) paces the action deftly.
January 25, 2006
Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly
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