World in My Corner
"The star of "to Hell and Back" in the fighting story of the Champion of the World!"
Originally released in 1956. World in My Corner is a drama film. directed by Jesse Hibbs. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Audie Murphy, Barbara Rush, and Jeff Morrow
Synopsis
A scrappy fighter from Jersey City named Tommy Shea -- "born in a dump, educated in an alley" -- catches the eye of wealthy businessman, Robert Mallinson, who allows him to train at his Long Island estate. Shea soon falls for Mallinson's daughter, Dorothy, but fears he doesn't have the money to support her in proper style. To get this money, Shea decides to work with crooked fight-promoter Harry Cram, even though this means dropping his honest manager, Dave Bernstein. As the big fight approaches, however, Shea begins to have second thoughts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World in My Corner about?
A scrappy fighter from Jersey City named Tommy Shea -- "born in a dump, educated in an alley" -- catches the eye of wealthy businessman, Robert Mallinson, who allows him to train at his Long Island...
Who directed World in My Corner?
World in My Corner was directed by Jesse Hibbs.
How long is World in My Corner?
World in My Corner has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was World in My Corner released?
World in My Corner was released on March 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in World in My Corner?
The main cast of World in My Corner includes Audie Murphy, Barbara Rush, Jeff Morrow, John McIntire, Tommy Rall.