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Body and Soul (1947) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1947 · 104 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Robert Rossen
- Starring
- John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Stuart Hall, Joseph Pevney, Anne Revere, Canada Lee
Defying his mother's wishes, Charley Davis pursues a career as a boxer. As his skill brings success, he is drawn into a world of corrupt promoters and other unsavory figures, notably the unethical promoter Roberts, who lure him with temptations and vices. Forced to navigate increasingly harsh decisions, Charley must choose between his ambition and his integrity.
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