Duke of Chicago(1949)
To save his publishing firm, a prizefighter comes out of retirement in a fixed match.
Movie: Duke of Chicago
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Jimmy Brody
Jane Cunningham
Tony Russo
Chester Cunningham
Gus Weller
Helen Cunningham
Terry Shea
'Tex' Harman
Steve "Killer" Bronski
Speedy
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To save his publishing firm, a prizefighter comes out of retirement in a fixed match.
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1949-03-15
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