Right Cross (1950): Cast & Plot
Right Cross is a 1950 drama directed by John Sturges, starring Lionel Barrymore as Sean O'Malley, June Allyson and Ricardo Montalban. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- John Sturges
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Right Cross About?
The premise of Right Cross without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He knows how to “treat ’em rough” in the Ring or in romance A sportswriter forms a ring triangle with a fight manager’s daughter and her Mexican-American boxer.
Right Cross Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sports violence
- boxer
- prizefighter
- prizefighting
- bare chested male fighting
- rhumba
- champagne
- boxing drama
- boxing promoter
- promoter
- mexican american
- boxing sport
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- hairy chested male
- combat sport
- b film
- romantic reunion
- contact sport
- mexican american family
- new york city
- chicano cinema
- father daughter relationship
- sports reporter
- assimilation
- bigotry
- boxing trainer
- brother sister relationship
- business rival
- contract
- hangover
- handicapped
- immigrant
- lawyer
- miscegenation
- fashion model
- playboy
- retirement
- secret
- training camp
- boxing practice
- hand injury
- drunk tank
- irish pub
- police precinct
- unrequited love
- pitching horseshoes
- restaurant
- tipster
- boxing arena
- boxing gym
- fiesta
Right Cross Cast & Characters
Lionel Barrymore leads the cast as Sean O'Malley, with June Allyson as Pat O'Malley and Ricardo Montalban as Johnny Monterez. Directed by John Sturges; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Sturges
- Lionel Barrymore as Sean O'Malley
- June Allyson as Pat O'Malley
- Ricardo Montalban as Johnny Monterez
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Barry Kelley as Allan Goff
Also Starring in Right Cross
· 12 more- Dick Powell Rick Garvey
- Mimi Aguglia Mom Monterez
- Teresa Celli Marina Monterez
- Marilyn Monroe Dusky Ledoux (uncredited)
- Kenneth Tobey Reporter #3
- John Gallaudet Phil Tripp
- Tom Powers Tom Balford
- Larry Keating Reporter #2
- Wally Maher Reporter #1
- David Fresco Gump
- Bert Davidson Reporter #4
- Marianne Stewart Audrey
More from John Sturges
More films directed by John Sturges, best-rated first: The Magnificent Seven, Hour of the Gun, The Eagle Has Landed and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Right Cross Plot Summary
What happens in Right Cross from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sean O’Malley, a. wheelchair-using fight promoter once known as the best in his business, has lost his professional stature and is now in poor health. His daughter Pat O’Malley has taken over many of his responsibilities and is romantically involved with his best fighter, Johnny Monterez.
Sean is unhappy that Johnny is ashamed of his Mexican heritage. When Sean tells Pat that promoter Allan Goff is trying to steal Johnny from him, Pat visits Johnny at his training camp in time to watch him fight a practice match, but Johnny hurts his hand.
Full summary
The whole story of Right Cross, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Right Cross?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What physical disability does the fight promoter Sean O'Malley have?
Right Cross Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Il messicano” and “Der einsame Champion”.
- Also known as
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- Il messicano
- Der einsame Champion
- Cruce de derecha
- Por Um Amor
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Right Cross FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Right Cross, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Right Cross?
Right Cross runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Right Cross released?
Right Cross was released on October 6, 1950.
Who directed Right Cross?
Right Cross was directed by John Sturges.
More films by John Sturges Who is in the cast of Right Cross?
Right Cross stars Lionel Barrymore as Sean O'Malley, June Allyson as Pat O'Malley and Ricardo Montalban as Johnny Monterez, among 16 credited actors.
Does Right Cross have a post-credit scene?
No. Right Cross has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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