The Contender(1944)
A truck driver turns to prizefighting with hopes of earning enough cash to send his son to military school. 1944.
Movie: The Contender
Top 7 Billed Cast
Gary Farrel
Linda Martin
Rita Langdon
Mickey Farrel
Biff Benham
Pop Turner
Kip Morgan
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