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FRANCE · 1929

The Shakedown

William Wyler
Classical Hollywood boxing orphans redemption found family social struggle
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Synopsis

The life of a less-than successful professional boxer changes when he takes in an orphan.

Year1929
CountryFrance
DirectorWilliam Wyler
MovementClassical Hollywood
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